Sustainability & Resilience: Page 15
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TX lawmakers question plans to build border wall through wildlife preserve
House Democrats from Texas said they're concerned about the damage that construction of the U.S.–Mexico border wall could cause to wildlife there.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is development draining the FL aquifer system beyond repair?
The state's aquifers, which provide the majority of its drinking water, are in peril as the population there continues to grow.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: When talking green, GO Logic leads with design
Matthew O'Malia, partner at the Maine-based Passive House design-build firm, explains their approach to low-energy design and where the movement is headed.
By Hallie Busta • July 28, 2017 -
Architecture firms falling short of 2030 carbon reduction goals
An industry-wide push to reduce greenhouse gasses associated with building is facing technological and political hurdles.
By Hallie Busta • July 26, 2017 -
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3 offsite housing companies to watch
Factory-based building is on the rise, and housing is one major testing ground. Here, we showcase applications in volume building, multifamily and low-energy design.
By Hallie Busta • July 24, 2017 -
Is the future of home internet completely wireless?
Advocates of pre-wiring for Wi-Fi say the service can be treated like any other utility, while critics contend it may make it harder to use some personal tech.
By Mary Tyler March • July 21, 2017 -
ME city breaks ground on largest municipal solar farm in state
The project, which will see 2,944 solar panels installed atop a closed landfill, will power South Portland's schools and municipal buildings.
By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017 -
South Miami mandates rooftop solar for new homes
The Florida city is the fifth nationwide to require private homes to include photovoltaic technology.
By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Going green: What's in it for sports venue owners?
Athletics facilities are used for a few hours each week, yet the ability to reduce energy use and costs is clear. However, the bottom line isn't the only driver.
By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017 -
Solar installation faces challenges ahead of projected growth
The rooftop solar market will contract for the first time in 16 years as installers adapt business models, driving a rebound that will see more owners adopt PVs.
By Joe Dyton • July 13, 2017 -
America's Pledge to take up Paris accord mission
The independent program will measure carbon emissions produced by U.S. cities, states and businesses to comply with the terms of the Paris Agreement.
By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2017 -
US researchers are trying to recreate Ancient Roman concrete
The mix of volcanic ash and seawater led to the formation of crystals that strengthened the material, which could bring durability to today's infrastructure.
By Hallie Busta • July 12, 2017 -
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What it would take for an 80-story wood tower to rise in Chicago
A research project to explore mass-timber at new heights is raising plenty of questions — including if, and when, the high-rise might come to fruition.
By Hallie Busta • July 12, 2017 -
Pavegen debuts energy-harvesting street in London
An app lets pedestrians see how much energy their steps have produced while rewarding them with discounts at stores they've walked past.
By Mary Tyler March • July 12, 2017 -
Building to LEED could raise a home's resale value
Texas homes built to the standards of the green-building certification between 2008 and 2016 showed an 8% increase in value, according to a USGBC study.
By Mary Tyler March • July 11, 2017 -
Report: Chicago has the most green office space in the US
The city boosted its percentage of LEED- and Energy Star-certified office space by 6.5% in the last year, ousting San Francisco from the top spot on the list.
By Kim Slowey • July 7, 2017 -
Alphabet lab turns out new geothermal company for residential heating and cooling
Dandelion will operate as a standalone company outside of Google's parent company, offering geothermal heating and cooling to residential customers.
By Robert Walton • July 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Q&A: Why construction's role in smart cities is key
We spoke with Elizabeth Heider, Skanska USA's chief sustainability officer, about why a long-term approach is crucial to resilient design.
By Emily Peiffer • July 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What is a smart city? 8 industry leaders weigh in
Public and private sector leaders might not agree on the definition, but they can agree on the need to develop new solutions to tackle growing challenges.
By Emily Peiffer , Kristin Musulin • June 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What's driving the future of parking garage design?
As commuters increasingly turn to alternative modes of transportation, the traditional urban parking garage could see a major transformation.
By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2017 -
UPDATE: Los Angeles City Council approves plans for $1B Lucas Museum
The 300,000-square-foot project, which features an adjacent parking structure topped with an 11-acre green roof, is slated for completion by 2021.
By Emily Peiffer • June 28, 2017 -
Michael Bloomberg unveils $200M 'American Cities Initiative'
The former New York City mayor is looking for solutions to problems that cities face — and the selection criteria include the idea of transferability for other areas.
By Cody Boteler • June 28, 2017 -
Developers break ground on MO's largest solar farm
The 72-acre project in Nixa will include 33,288 solar panels and will generate approximately 9% of the city's annual power requirements.
By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017 -
Tests reveal more details about Tesla's solar roof
Performance and installation information about the hyped solar roofing system has been limited, but the latest tests show power capacity and installation specs.
By Joe Dyton • June 23, 2017 -
Net-zero energy home construction is on the rise
The number of units built using the method, which requires projects to offset energy use with onsite renewables, increased 33% from 2015 to 2016, says one report.
By Joe Dyton • June 22, 2017
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