Industry groups laud energy-code compliance leaders

The Institute for Market Transformation and the International Code Council announced the 2016 winners of the Standard Bearers Awards.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 19, 2016

San Francisco tops WalletHub's list of greenest US cities

Green industries have become a significant source of job creation.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2016

Racing for the top: Austrian crews break ground on world's tallest wood building

Architects across the globe have plans to dethrone the University of British Columbia's 174-foot-tall Brock Commons residence hall.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 13, 2016

San Francisco's Treasure Island development wins LEED Platinum certification

With up to 8,000 homes and more than 300,000 square feet of office and commercial space, the project is among a new class of megadevelopments that co-locates living, work and recreation spaces.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 12, 2016

BREEAM USA CEO: New green standard harnesses the power of data for existing buildings

Barry Giles said the European standard's expansion into the U.S. targets the 5.6 million existing commercial buildings in need of additional benchmarking.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 11, 2016

What you missed at Greenbuild 2016: Insights from Bjarke Ingels, NAHB, Lendlease and more

Industry experts explain the motivation behind their sustainability efforts and predict what's next for the green building movement.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 10, 2016

White House announces initiative to promote sustainability through sports

Teams, leagues and facilities are being called upon to improve their energy-use practices and to share that message with the world.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2016

Autodesk, Impact Infrastructure roll out beta LEED ROI tool

Projects seeking LEED certification can now earn credit for their use of the Autocase for Sustainable Buildings program.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 10, 2016

Data: The next frontier in the green building movement

As buildings become more environmentally responsible, project stakeholders want a way to measure their progress.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 7, 2016

The top 10 green building products for 2017

From composting toilets to electric lawn mowers, these systems and materials are ready to revolutionize the construction industry. 

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 6, 2016

AIA: Industry not on target to meet 2030 Initiative carbon goals

Despite the slow start, some progress has been made.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 6, 2016

One World Trade Center is the tallest LEED building in the Western Hemisphere

The 1,776-foot-tall tower features an array of sustainability features while minding safety and security through its blast-resistant base and core design.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 5, 2016

LEDs continue to offer energy savings, opportunities for new technology

The light source is expected to dominate all lighting applications within two decades, according to the Department of Energy.

By Chris Wood • Oct. 5, 2016

Balfour Beatty wins $110M TX school contract

The company will incorporate sustainable features into the district's new and upgraded schools.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2016

Quiz: What's your green building IQ?

With the 2016 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo kicking off this week, find out if you're an expert on all the latest green building facts and trends.

By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 5, 2016

Researchers develop 'cool roof' coatings as alternative to white for reflective roofs

A team from the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab is pushing the envelope on coating composition to improve "cool roof" aesthetics and adoption rates. 

By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016

Living Building Challenge founder: Tackling the new world of ultra-sustainable construction

Construction Dive talked with Jason F. McLennan about how the industry can take on deep-green design.

By Hallie Busta • Sept. 28, 2016

Sacramento Kings boast world's first LEED Platinum indoor sports arena

The new Golden 1 Center, designed by AECOM and built by Turner Construction, will be powered entirely by solar energy.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2016

Orlando, FL, approves $1B mixed-use 'agrihood'

The Grow's developers say the community will focus on sustainability and the benefits of locally grown food.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2016

Prototype house showcases construction waste management strategies

QR codes on building materials are among the cradle-to-cradle design principles used in the concept project, currently on view in London.

By Chris Wood • Sept. 21, 2016

World's tallest timber tower tops out in Canada

Construction of the 18-story structure's timber bones from engineered wood finished four months ahead of schedule.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2016

US government-owned buildings outpace private sector in reducing energy consumption

Officials have emphasized the responsibility of the public sector to be a leading force for change in the building industry.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2016

PulteGroup added to Dow Jones Sustainability North American Index

The homebuilder is developing a net-zero energy house and experimenting with farm-centered communities.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 16, 2016

Report: Wellness-minded design features gaining traction

Daylighting, sound abatement and design encouraging physical activity are among the top healthy building features.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2016

Top 10 neighborhoods where green homes dominate the market

Redfin found that green homes sold for about $34,000 more than their less sustainable counterparts in 2015.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2016