Sustainability & Resilience: Page 21
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WGBC report: Green offices can boost employee productivity, company's bottom line
The World Green Building Council found through case studies that green work spaces can make employees more satisfied with their jobs.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 27, 2016 -
Italian firm creates solar panels that look like regular building materials
Though not as efficient as conventional photovoltaics, the panels emulate the look of wood, clay, concrete and more.
By Chris Wood • Oct. 26, 2016 -
Leasing begins for Perch Harlem apartment building — built to Passive House standards
The 40,000-square-foot building is the first market-rate rental building in New York City designed to the stringent energy-efficiency standard.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The Future of the Field: Charles Hendricks, architect, The Gaines Group Architects
In the second installment of our new series, we talk with a 43-year-old architecture firm partner about leadership, technology and succession planning.
By Stacey Freed • Oct. 20, 2016 -
Researchers aim to improve how buildings share data with the grid, each other
The team from the University of Texas at San Antonio is exploring how demand-response technology can boost energy savings.
By Chris Wood • Oct. 19, 2016 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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