Everybody has probably seen one of those videos on social media in which ordinary drivers get behind the wheel of some supercar like Ferrari or Lamborghini, and after a few quick seconds, the video ...

An international alliance of green building rating system organizations launched the first guide to facilitate the $35 trillion investment needed by 2030 to meet global energy transition goals. The ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — On November 14th, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) released its USGBC Impact Report, a comprehensive review of three decades of progress toward transforming the built ...

That is often the case with green building — dismissed by some as an unnecessary complication to the norm. Yet the facts are undeniable: buildings consume over 40% of global energy, generate more than ...

The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of the largest consumers of global resources and a significant contributor to ...

Building with reclaimed wood is a green building practice that reuses old wood recovered from a variety of sources. It is usually taken from existing structures like old barns or homes in the process ...

Even before projects reach the shovel-ready phase, a “business as usual” mindset can stunt sustainability goals, says John Delaney, sustainability director at Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners ...

The concepts of green buildings and sustainable cities emerged globally during the 1970s environmental movement, sparked by ...

The newly released 'best practices' advise local governments to streamline permitting processes, cap permitting fees and ...

According to the release: LEED-certified buildings typically consume 25% less energy, reduce carbon emissions by 34%, and use 11% less water. “The impact of our community extends beyond buildings,” ...

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