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Making a concrete case for change in how we build.
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The U.S. Green Building Council and International Living Future Institute net-zero programs certainly have many overlaps, but there are also key differences that are important to note.
by Kate Zeile
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Comprehensive plans are great, but small, low-budget changes can make a big difference, too.
by Nate Berg
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Sponsored: This National Energy Awareness Month, Rolland Paper highlights its use of landfill methane to power its mill.
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In this episode, we check in with Interface executive Jarami Bond, one of our 2017 30 Under 30 honorees. Plus, why it might be time to overhaul the LEED sustainable buildings certification framework.
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If the green building ratings system doesn't mandate deep CO2 reductions, it will fail its most important test of leadership.
by Greg Kats
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Carlie Bullock-Jones, CEO of sustainability consulting firm Ecoworks, is transforming the arena sports world by asking big, 'What If' questions.
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Recent climate-related disasters are motivating the building community toward inclusion and more localized solutions more than ever.
by Elaine Hsieh
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Almost a year into his new role, Mahesh Ramanujam discusses building a new generation of climate leaders alongside greener communities and cities.
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Measuring the intangible value of two Living Building Challenge and WELL Building certifications in Washington, D.C.
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Certifications must go beyond incremental improvements meant to minimize climate change. Instead, architects and engineers should aspire to create blueprints that are socially, economically and environmentally 'regenerative.'
by Martin Brown
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On this week: Holmes Hummel on taking the energy revolution to the utilities of the heartland. Can the conservative case for climate action thwart the Trumpocalpse?
by Joel Makower
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On this week's podcast: Why virtual power plants are becoming more prevalent, 21st Century Fox lets us in on their circular economy agenda and P&G's new zero waste commitment.
by Joel Makower
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The USGBC has at least nine green building rating systems. The CEO of the new arc platform explains what you need to know.
by Elaine Hsieh
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Why a leading LEED consulting firm is talking up the BREEAM — Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology— methodology.
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How can we stop outdated assumptions from forcing us to waste?
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Green building construction accounts for 38 percent of new jobs in the so-called green economy and 33 percent of all construction jobs. Here's a look at why this boom is happening.
by Dan Probst
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Building leaders from around the world, and even James Cameron from Hollywood, gathered to push the needle on the built environment.
by Mike Hower
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Here's why a new open source database of 100 commonly used building materials could change your workplace.
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The U.S. Green Building Council has shown over the years that seeking profit and sustainability can be one and the same.
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With retailers from Crate and Barrel to Home Depot reevaluating their stance on toxic materials, the time is ripe to seek safer alternatives during the building process.
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The U.S. Green Building Council, Honeywell and IDEO are betting on a re-tooled LEED Dynamic Plaque as the next phase in smart buildings.
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Making a building perform better doesn't mean much without considering the health of the people inside.
by Tom Paladino