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Those participating in the FGIA 2024 Fall Conference heard the ways in which the state of Minnesota is leading the nation when it comes to commercial energy codes and efficiency as well as efforts to mitigate the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on the environment and local drinking water supply.

In an industry where “green” has become something of a throwaway word or a box to check, CS has established a new position that intends to harness learning up to this point and help define its future in sustainable manufacturing.  

GAF and Climate Resolve, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to climate resilience, announced the results of a peer-reviewed study. Jeff Terry, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability at GAF, joined Building Enclosure to chat about this study and some of its biggest takeaways.

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.

Buro Happold has announced the debut of a comprehensive report on environmental inequities released this week by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, or MOCEJ.

Increasing temperatures, population growth, urbanization and rising incomes are driving the increased need for cooling. According to the first ever Global Cooling Watch Report, launched at this year’s COP28, cooling demand could triple by 2050.

Two California bills were recently signed into law this month requiring companies to analyze and report on their GHG emissions—as well as their climate-related financial risks. Kathleen Hetrick, an Associate and Senior Sustainability Engineer with Buro Happol, recently sat down with us to discuss what these bills mean for architects.

The International Code Council, the leading global provider of building safety solutions and a member of the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, will be presenting at COP28 throughout the two-week event.

The American Institute of Architects is sending a delegation of architects to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Conference for the third consecutive year. The delegation will convene with UN officials, US policymakers, NGOs, and AEC industry leaders in Dubai starting this week.