As Oregon’s first project to pursue LEED certification at the Platinum level, the Meyer Memorial Trust in the heart of Portland’s urban community combines investments in social equity and sustainability through building elements that include a saw-toothed photovoltaic roof, textured metal cladding and large, inviting windows.
The National Institute of Building Sciences recently convened an executive Social Equity Roundtable, meeting with dozens of leaders to help move the needle on diversity, equity and inclusion in the built environment.
YKK AP America takes an important step toward framing the future today with the appointment of Tomohisa Kato as its first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer.
Building Enclosure’s Editor, Lindsay Lewis, sits down with Daniel Overbey, the Director of Sustainability for Browning Day, to discuss a hot topic as of late: embodied carbon.
Saint-Gobain announced a partnership to deliver a comprehensive sustainability data portal, saintgobain.ecomedes.com, for Saint-Gobain’s SageGlass and CertainTeed brands.
Starting in 2017, Beebe Healthcare undertook an aggressive expansion program for its facilities in southern Delaware to better serve the community’s needs.
The eco-conscious movement recently swept through the nation, influencing various industries. Construction companies are adopting low-emission, energy-efficient practices, increasing their sustainability.
