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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wood construction: How does it stack up?

The Sandy Springs, GA, decision to ban wood construction in large-scale construction projects will force developers to take a look at other building materials.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2016

Atlanta suburb alters building codes to prohibit wood-framed construction for tall structures

Despite the growing popularity of CLT, proponents of the code change maintain that steel and masonry construction methods are safer than wood.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2016

Seattle architect plans city's first Passive House apartment building retrofit

Project designers said they believe the strict building standard is a key way for the building industry to help slow the progress of global warming.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 25, 2016

Australia's moment in the sun: Developers planning nation's first solar-powered high-rise

The exterior of the Sol Invictus building will be wrapped in solar cells, with power stored in a solar battery system. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2016

AECOM exploring infrastructure-environment connection with new research partnership

The partnership between AECOM and the University of Salford will examine the effect of large infrastructure projects on the surrounding natural environment.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 18, 2016

AECOM announces goal to cut greenhouse emissions by 20%

Company officials said reducing its carbon footprint is not only good for the environment but also serves as a boon for business.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2016

UK BREEAM green building standard coming across the pond to target US commercial sector

Although LEED is the more widely adopted green certification, BREEAM proponents claim their standard is less expensive and time-consuming to implement.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2016

Burgeoning green building materials market set to reach $255B by 2020

A report found the market's growth is largely driven by greater attention to environmental issues and new regulations requiring sustainable construction.

By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 3, 2016