The Path to Zero Net Energy Making Sense of Rigid Foams for Continuous Insulation Michael McAuley March 6, 2017 As of 2016, there were 332 zero net energy verified buildings in North AmericaRead More
The Building Envelope and LCA Vik Ahuja Ben Mitchell March 3, 2017 Tools are now available to better understand products being specifyingRead More
New Tools Make Sustainability Affordable and Achievable Dominique Davison February 16, 2017 The proof is clear that higher quality construction provides dividends to building owners. So why is it still such a challenge?Read More
Ohio School Aims for LEED Silver February 1, 2017 Historic structure reborn with original 1926 design but modern everything elseRead More
Green Building Certification for Every Building Barry Giles January 27, 2017 Newly launched BREEAM USA In-Use is the latest regional standard from the 97-year-old science-based company BRE, the grandfather of all green building rating systems in the worldRead More
Adaptive Re-Use of a School The Watkins Glen School Apartments Case Study January 16, 2017 The plan is to use about $200 million of publicly funded projects to leverage private investment of $1 billion over a 10-year spanRead More
Increased Energy Performance Amid Stricter Building Codes Adapting to Change Alejandra Nieto M.B.Sc. January 11, 2017 There are standards and programs in place that have not translated to the masses yetRead More
The Greenest Arena in the World January 6, 2017 The $507 million Golden 1 Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Sacramento, CalifRead More
Curtainwall Shapes New College House December 30, 2016 The 198,000-square-foot building promotes sustainable, 21st century living and learning, and is pursuing LEED Silver certificationRead More
Ancient Metal Revitalizes Important Structures Architects and Specifiers Continue to Select Copper for its Reliability, Adaptability, Sustainability and Longevity Stephen Knapp December 23, 2016 The CDA recognized architects for their restoration work to rectify design failures on buildings in North AmericaRead More