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World's tallest Passive House-certified building rising on Cornell Tech campus
Developers estimate the 26-story dormitory will save 70%-90% on energy bills when complete in 2017.
By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2016 -
Opinion
Branching out: Why cross-laminated timber is making advances in the US
In a guest article, Pete Kobelt of McKenzie Construction explores the reasons behind surging interest in prefabricated wood construction.
By Pete Kobelt • June 22, 2016 -
PulteGroup debuts 'invisible' net-zero energy home
The push for net-zero buildings has been largely reserved for the commercial sector, but the energy efficiency standard is starting to pick up steam in residential.
By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2016 -
Offsite builder, architect launch line of energy-efficient prefab homes
The Passive House standard has been widely adopted in Europe and can reduce heating and cooling requirements by 80%-90%.
By Kim Slowey • June 14, 2016 -
Skanska JV snags $77M OH school construction contract
The company will build the three new elementary schools according to LEED Platinum standards and expects to finish construction in 2018.
By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2016 -
NAHB: Homebuyers' desire for green features holding steady
Buyers are willing to pay more for energy-efficient home features but are looking for a median 20% return on investment through energy bill savings.
By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2016 -
Architect unveils design for 436-foot-tall wooden tower in Stockholm
If constructed, the cross-laminated timber skyscraper would be the Swedish city’s tallest building.
By Kim Slowey • April 28, 2016 -
AIA: Top 10 green buildings of 2016
The winners represent a variety of sustainable construction philosophies, such as net-zero, Living Buildings, WELL and LEED.
By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2016 -
CLT needs change in codes, increased demand to become 'game changer'
Cross-laminated timber proponents say the engineered wood is a viable commercial building alternative to concrete and steel.
By Kim Slowey • April 24, 2016 -
San Francisco passes mandatory solar ordinance for new buildings
Under the Better Roofs mandate, new buildings with 10 stories or less must have solar panels.
By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Snarl of codes and regulations 'ultimate inhibitor' to going green
Experts say homeowners' association rules around aesthetics are often the biggest obstacles.
By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2016 -
AIA partners with WELL Building Institute to boost health and design initiative
The partnership will "more effectively link the built environment with public health and well-being," AIA CEO Robert Ivy said.
By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2016 -
Architects propose 984-foot-tall wooden skyscraper in London
If constructed, PLP Architecture's residential building would set a new bar for the growing "plyscraper" movement.
By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2016 -
USGBC closes LEED loophole permitting use of illegal wood
The U.S. Green Building Council's effort aims to eliminate the use of wood from illegal logging in LEED-certified buildings and to stymie those operations in general.
By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Beyond net-zero: The rise of the Living Building Challenge
"People who are taken by the challenge want to see a built environment that is able to function like a living system," Amanda Sturgeon, executive director of the International Living Future institute, told Construction Dive.
By Kim Slowey • March 17, 2016 -
AIA's top nonresidential design trends: Sustainability, project efficiency, new technologies
A survey of leading architects found efficiency in both the construction process and the building's lifespan will dominate the industry over the next 10 years.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 12, 2016 -
Real estate expert: Top green building trends this year
Steven Schleider predicted the sector will focus on LEED, green and cool roofs, sustainable materials, LED lighting and net-zero energy buildings.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Net-zero energy buildings: Is construction 'at the tipping point' of a new green building era?
"The built world produces about 40% of the waste that goes into landfills, so if we in the construction industry can’t change it, then who will?" said DPR Construction's Mike Humphrey.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 4, 2016 -
WGBC study: Green buildings may bolster customer experience, profits for retailers
The World Green Building Council report also provides retailers with a framework to determine how sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives affect their bottom lines.
By Kim Slowey • Feb. 2, 2016 -
USGBC: Top 10 states for LEED in 2015
Illinois earned the number one spot on the list for the third year in a row, with 161 LEED certifications of commercial and institutional buildings and 3.43 square feet of certified space per resident in 2015.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 27, 2016 -
Microsoft plans campus face-lift with new 4-acre green roof, office space expansion
The company said that once the project is approved by the city, work will begin in early 2017 and take three years to complete, with Skanska as the general contractor.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Striving to 'overcome inertia': Solar industry growth faces obstacles among builders, homeowners
Most industry experts agree that, currently, the biggest hindrance to wider adoption of solar energy is cost.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 22, 2015 -
Swedish research team explores wood-based 3-D printing
Project members of Would Wood said they hope to eventually produce large-scale wood structures and objects to contribute to the sustainable cities of the future.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 15, 2015 -
Detroit plans massive 'greening' effort to improve property values, city life
City officials hope the strategy will provide a successful future model for the 20-30 square miles of vacant land in Detroit.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 8, 2015 -
USGBC pledges to add 5B square feet of green buildings over next 5 years
The group joined other green councils at COP21 in a committment to support sustainability of buildings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming to 2 degrees.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 4, 2015
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