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Developers and architectural designers alike have become increasingly captivated by sustainability and green design—amplified by the demand for big-idea solutions to climate change and an unprecedented global health crisis that has encouraged a re-evaluation of what it means to be both physically and mentally well

It takes a combination of intentional design, building envelope maintenance and effective materials to minimize heat loss in commercial buildings

The study compares different wall systems and their impact on embodied carbon to help building owners and architects make more informed materials selection

Modular construction has grown rapidly as it provides many benefits. The process is greener, faster, and smarter than conventional building methods

Unlike operational carbon, which can be reduced throughout a building’s lifetime, embodied carbon is locked in as soon as a building is constructed. As such, tracking embodied carbon is critical

Many American schools are aging. Nearly 50% of U.S. schools date back to between 1950 and 1969. It’s not surprising that these buildings aren’t sustainable

Learning from our current landscape and the stress the pandemic has forced on our infrastructure, it has become abundantly clear that society must put a greater emphasis on the task of strengthening our buildings, both residential and commercial, to create safe and structurally strong communities

Here’s what we can learn from the IECC 2021 energy code, which includes the proposals for the code and setbacks

The building sector accounts for about 40% of global carbon emissions