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Innovative Daylighting Design

A visually striking facility that maximizes natural daylight through advanced daylighting systems, creating a bright, energy-efficient space for various tenants

April 18, 2025

A visually striking, adaptable facility that maximizes natural daylight through advanced daylighting systems, creating a bright, energy-efficient space for various tenants.

Wool Insulation and the Rise of Eco-Friendly Building Materials

The demand for sustainable building materials has grown significantly, driven by energy efficiency, and the need for healthier living spaces

Andrew Legge

April 16, 2025

With its increased thermal performance, moisture regulation, and air purification properties, wool insulation represents a critical step toward greener building methods.

The Honorable Garret Graves to Deliver Opening Keynote at Building Innovation 2025

May 19–21, 2025 | The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner | McLean, VA

April 11, 2025

NIBS announced that The Honorable Garret Graves, former U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District, will deliver the opening keynote address at Building Innovation 2025.

ClarkDietrich’s Steel Framing Named Sustainable Product of the Year

The manufacturer's low-embodied steel framing give top prize by Green Builder Media.

April 10, 2025

The manufacturer's low-embodied steel framing give top prize by Green Builder Media.

California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide Launched by Arup, USGBC California

The new California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide offers practical and sustainable solutions to help wildfire-affected communities rebuild with resilience, safety, and long-term climate considerations

April 8, 2025

Arup has partnered with the United States Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) to co-author the “California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide.”

PODCAST

Balancing Resiliency with Affordable Building Solutions

Design Draw Build’s Director of Design-Build Integration, Justin Yonker, discusses how architects can focus on strategies that ensure long-term sustainability and adaptability without compromising on affordability.

Lindsay Lewis

April 3, 2025

Hempitecture Expands to LA to Support Wildfire Rebuilding Efforts

The Idaho-based manufacturer brings sustainable, fire-resistant building materials as LA rebuilds

March 31, 2025

Idaho-based Hempitecture is expanding its presence in Los Angeles with a new fulfillment hub. This strategic move will make it easier and more cost-efficient for architects, builders, and developers to access Hempitecture’s sustainable, fire-resistant building materials in one of the largest markets.

Building for the Future: The Role of Structural Composites

Explore how structural composites, like the HyperWall™ panel system, are transforming construction by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and meeting sustainability goals.

Andy Loff, PE

March 26, 2025

Explore how structural composites, like the HyperWall™ panel system, are transforming construction by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and meeting sustainability goals.

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Why Circularity is a Value Proposition

Renovations and retrofits are becoming more common as building owners grapple with the need to cut energy costs and meet regulatory demands

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Chris Swentner

March 24, 2025

With the push to decarbonize the building sector, there are more opportunities for renovations and retrofits and this area is primed for the uptake in circularity. Here are some key reasons to integrate circular practices into building design and construction.

Fuller Dome Presents 90th Day Programs in Honor of Architect R. Buckminster Fuller

The event will run March 27 - March 31

March 21, 2025

The Fuller Dome, Center for Spirituality and Sustainability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is hosting a special series of programs from Thursday, March 27 to Monday, March 31 to honor the legacy of renowned visionary and SIUE professor R. Buckminster Fuller.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand This webinar explores how integrating technologies into our daily routines, guided by Clear's four laws of behavior change (make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying), can transform our work processes and AE firm’s culture. By adopting a mindset shift towards seeing ourselves not just as design professionals, but as innovators, we align technology with our identity, ensuring its seamless adoption.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH

On-Demand Layers of requirements from the new energy code updates to sustainability standards to sound building science can all come together to help achieve this goal. This presentation will guide attendees through specific examples of how to design robust details to do just that.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand This presentation will provide an outline on the practice of BECx and its benefits with real world case studies. It will begin by walking through the fundamental building science principles pertaining to heat and moisture movement through building enclosure assemblies, as well as describe the function and order of importance of the primary environmental control layers (water, air, vapor and thermal).