Items Tagged with 'net zero'

Construction of major building projects in bustling urban areas is always challenging. However, the $700 million Lyrik Back Bay mixed-use development in Boston set a new benchmark for logistical complexity.

A brief chronicle of the efforts underway by leading building design professionals to support and galvanize action toward decarbonizing the built environment.

What efficiency changes can designers implement based on a U-value? Many options are available that can make a huge difference in this metric.

The premier event in commissioning, energy management, and building analytics and diagnostics, CxEnergy 2025, has announced its preliminary technical program. The event takes place April 28 to May 1, 2025, in Charlotte, NC.

Occoquan Elementary School, a new elementary school in Woodbridge, VA, has officially broken ground, setting the stage to become the first net zero school for the Prince William County Public Schools district.

When it opens in 2026, the renewed Forrestal Elementary School, located at Naval Station Great Lakes, about an hour and a half north of Chicago, is projected to serve a diverse student population of 580 students from both military and non-military families.

Emerald Elementary School in Broomfield, Colorado is a net-zero-ready, public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Designed and constructed to meet the highest green building standards, the new school supports the district’s aggressive sustainability and energy efficiency goals.

One Click LCA has launched the Low-Carbon Manufacturing Awards 2024. This contest offers manufacturers a platform to show the steps they are taking to decarbonize the construction industry and reach ambitious net zero goals, like the European Green Deal.

The U.S. Green Building Council California announced the 2024 cohort of the world’s first Net Zero Accelerator® (NZA). The NZA helps position selected pilot-ready, building-focused technologies for success by accelerating their market entry throughout California and beyond through collaboration with marquee partners and advisors who provide guidance, connections, and participation in pilots.

The announcement follows months of stakeholder input and expertise to establish a universal definition of a net zero building. It will serve as a guide for state and local governments and companies setting energy and carbon reduction targets to achieve global climate goals.