More housing in cities is possible without sacrificing green spaces, sustainable development study finds

By 2050, the Netherlands will need nearly two million additional homes. However, housing and related utility buildings take up already limited space, and the materials required for construction also have an environmental footprint. With these challenges in mind, Janneke van Oorschot sought to explore where and how best to build. By 2050, the Netherlands will need nearly two million additional homes. However, housing and related utility buildings take up already limited space, and the materials required for construction also have an environmental footprint. With these challenges in mind, Janneke van Oorschot sought to explore where and how best to build. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories