20/04/2022 An international summer university, which looks at ways of transforming economic policy through environmental awareness, is open for bookings: The world-renowned Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (AEMS) in Vienna, Austria, has operated on a digital platform following Covid-19 restrictions for the last two years. The course attracted students and professionals from all over the world, resulting […]
A trip to the beer garden
05/04/2022 Only in the Tyrolean capital can you go directly from the pedestrian zone to one of the most spectacular ski resorts in the Alps: and, after a day’s skiing, Innsbruck can offer hip bars and restaurants, with everything from steakhouses to vegan burger joints. Here matters are more casual – for example, straight from […]
Leading green building summer university returns to Vienna for its 12th year
01/04/2022 A world renowned, international summer university programme, which looks at passive housing and sustainable construction, is returning in-person to Vienna this summer after two years online. Green.Building.Solutions. (GBS) attracts built-environment students and professionals from across the globe to acquire in-depth expertise in sustainable construction and passive housing, within an intensive format. Over three weeks, […]
Contract renewed with OeAD-Housing Office
18/11/2019 We’re delighted to have been appointed by OeAD-Housing Office for the sixth year running to support the promotion of their two Vienna-based summer schools in the UK. ⠀⠀⠀⠀ Green.Building.Solutions. (GBS) offers first-hand ecological knowledge and engineering expertise to like-minded academics and professionals all seeking a sustainable future, while the Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (AEMS) […]
Celebrate Autumn Traditions Like A Local… In Stunning Innsbruck
10/10/2019 The cattle have come down from the mountain pastures, the Alpine peaks that surround the stunning city of Innsbruck are taking on their autumn hues and it’s time to celebrate the changing seasons… ‘Törggelen’ style. It’s the ideal time to live like a local and embrace this traditional autumn festival – with a brisk […]
New test measures corporate input to the ‘common good’
11/09/2019 A new checklist has been developed for businesses as part of a drive to shift the measure of success from a focus on profit to the ‘common good.’ The Economy for the Common Good (ECG), has developed the free test to give organisations an insight into the ground-breaking economic model. It takes just 30 […]
Innsbruck secures prestigious three-year mountain bike world tour deal
19/08/2019 Action-packed ‘Capital of the Alps‘ Innsbruck has secured its unique place on the international mountain bike competition circuit until 2022. Organisers of the Crankworx World Tour have confirmed the city as the only European stop for the elite gravity mountain bike festival in June 2020, 2021 and 2022. It joins Rotorua, New Zealand and […]
Top 5 reasons to put Innsbruck on your summer bucket list
09/07/2019 The Capital of the Alps‘ unique iconic blend of urban and imperial attractions, provides every ingredient for the perfect summer getaway. Here are the top five reasons why you should visit Innsbruck this summer; You won’t spend all of your holiday travelling – with direct flights from all major airports in the UK, you […]
Time is running out to join world-leading green buildings programme
11/06/2019 Time is running out for applications to a unique summer school, dedicated to creating a dynamic learning environment for individuals to develop their knowledge of sustainable buildings. The Green.Building.Solutions (GBS) summer university attracts those working in or studying architecture, as well as other construction-related professions. Taking place in Vienna this year from July 20 […]
Deadline looms to book world-leading alternative economic summer school
03/06/2019 Time is running out to book a place on a world-renowned summer school, which sets the pace in investigating alternative options to current economic models. The Vienna-based Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (AEMS) programme challenges the norm and puts fresh ideas and perspectives under the spotlight – looking into an alternative approach to the […]