The AEC sectors face a pivotal opportunity: retrofitting existing buildings to reduce carbon emissions. Recent advancements in technology have made daylighting as a dominant interior daytime light source a priority in commercial building design, especially in retrofits.

EMission Zero, an initiative launched by Seattle-based architecture firm Miller Hull, is designed as a replicable and scalable framework, demonstrating that coordinated action between owners, contractors, and designers can drastically reduce embodied carbon emissions in the built environment.

citizenM demonstrates its continued commitment to ESG transparency and improved performance by participating in the 2024 GRESB Real Estate Assessment and once again achieving the highest rating available.

A perspective regarding the market's uptake of green building accreditations - particularly, LEED professional credentials. Enjoy this summary, which may serve to motivate readers to pursue green building credentials.

This latest issue is packed with the latest coatings products on the market, and a focus on a new trend in building restoration—deep energy retrofits.

Through public resources such at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Portfolio manager, property owners have the ability to benchmark the performance of their building assets against other buildings of the same property type and region.

To provide architects with the assurance and documentation they need to meet and verify their sustainability goals, glass manufacturers can electively participate in a range of programs and initiatives that certify their products are a sustainable choice.