If you think of the primary building materials that are used in the construction of your home, what types come to mind? You’d probably agree that materials such as wood, steel, and concrete make up a ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the launch of the WELL Performance Rating, a new rating that recognizes building owners ...

Developers could still use LEED or other certifications to meet green building goals in Alexandria, Virginia, but the energy ...

In the quest to build more sustainably, different organizations have set forth a variety of standards and certifications to realize high-performance green buildings. Chief among these is Standard ...

This past November, city of Berkeley voters overwhelmingly rejected Measure GG, a proposed tax on natural gas use in large buildings, by greater than a 2:1 margin. This measure would have nearly ...

Buildings account for approximately 30% of global energy consumption and 26% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. In cities like Toronto, Boston, New ...

Most large organisations understand the need to reduce carbon emissions. But many don’t know how to collect the vital data they need to underpin any strategic decisions and, if they do have the data, ...

Boulder Community Health’s West Medical Building, with its hybrid vacuum-insulated glass installation and two inches of continuous rigid insulation, and the Lubber Run Community Center, Arlington, Va.