Sustainability & Resilience: Page 24
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RI breaks ground on nation's 1st offshore wind farm
The federal interior secretary said the project — which is estimated to create 300 construction jobs — is the first of at least 10 similar efforts in multiple states.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 28, 2015 -
Wind farm construction reaches near record highs
The report from the American Wind Energy Association comes as Congress is considering the extension of federal tax credits for the industry.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 27, 2015 -
Chicago factory to build world's largest rooftop greenhouse
The chief greenskeeper for the building's occupant — soap manufacturer Method — said the space represents a way to "use our urban spaces more efficiently."
By Sharon O'Malley • July 23, 2015 -
Duke Energy breaks ground on solar farm at NC military base
The utility has three other solar projects, which employ about 900 construction workers, underway in North Carolina.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 21, 2015 -
Phoenix builder offers in-home filling station for natural gas cars
The optional $6,000 upgrade will add $28 a month to mortgage payments for homeowners at a 674-site master-planned community by Fulton Homes.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 20, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Code to joy: Energy expert touts benefits of building green
Code consultant William Fay offered his insight to Construction Dive on the value of the latest IECC.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 16, 2015 -
Energy-efficient home improvements don't pay for themselves: study
Insulation, new HVAC reduce power bills, but not enough. Households saved a little less than half the price of the improvements.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Dry spell: CA water restrictions inspire homebuilder innovation
Builders are finding new ways to deal with lawns, pools and plumbing during the state's longest drought.
By Sharon O'Malley • July 2, 2015 -
USGBC chief to step down after 22 years
Rick Fedrizzi is widely acclaimed as a global leader in sustainable construction techniques.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 30, 2015 -
Google plans conversion of old coal plant into renewable energy-powered data center
With three similar projects under construction at once, the search engine giant is on a "building binge," The New York Times reported.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 29, 2015 -
Architect proposes design for world's tallest wooden building in Paris
The same firm created the design for America’s highest timber office structure, which will be built in Minneapolis.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 22, 2015 -
Duke LEED-certified building blamed for spike in bird deaths
A campus group is hoping the university will etch or add film to oversized windows to prevent further collisions.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 19, 2015 -
Residential solar installations break single-quarter record
A report predicted three million home will add solar panels over the next five years.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 16, 2015 -
Amazon to build VA's largest solar farm
The online retailer will use the electricity it produces to fuel its northern Virginia data centers.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 15, 2015 -
TX law permits homeowners to install solar panels during neighborhood construction
The new measure stops developers from requiring owners to wait until a subdivision is 100% complete before altering their houses.
By Sharon O'Malley • June 8, 2015 -
Atlanta temperatures surge with increased construction
Georgia Tech is experimenting with green roofs and other antidotes to the climbing mercury.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 18, 2015 -
Fannie Mae offers loan incentives for multifamily energy, water conservation
Building owners can now qualify for lower interest rates and higher proceeds if they use 20% fewer resources.
By Sharon O'Malley • May 15, 2015 -
Green building program certifies 50,000th home
The milestone points to the mainstream acceptance of environmentally friendly homebuilding.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 30, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Here comes the sun: More builders offer solar arrays as option on homes
By 2020, 3.8 million houses could sport rooftop panels.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 27, 2015 -
Congress passes 'Tenant Star' program to encourage energy-efficient offices
Modeled after Energy Star, the new effort will focus on commercial and government buildings.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015 -
Fannie Mae closes first lower-interest deal on green multifamily property
The apartment building’s owner will save $100,000 over the life of the loan.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015 -
Duke Energy to employ 900 construction workers at NC solar farms
The utility is in the midst of a $500 million solar expansion.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 23, 2015 -
Wells Fargo tops list of 'green' financial institutions
LEED-certified bank branches do more business than others, according to the USGBC.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 20, 2015 -
Climate change expert to lead World Green Building Council
The group aims to accelerate the pace of green building across the globe.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 17, 2015 -
Seattle boasts affordable apartment building with solar farm on roof
The community solar program allows electricity customers to purchase shares in exchange for credits on energy bills.
By Sharon O'Malley • April 8, 2015