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Sponsored: Our global climate crisis deepens on the need for cleaner, resilient versions of essential systems that keep business operational.
December 5, 2022 by Erica Zamensky
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Sponsored: Climate Pledge signatories are trailblazing paths to decarbonization — and our new docuseries shows how companies are changing the way they do business.
October 24, 2022 by Sally Fouts
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This week: Conversations with Intel sustainability exec Todd Brady and Delos CEO Paul Scialia.
May 8, 2020 by Heather Clancy
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A look into how L.A., New York City and Chicago are tackling their respective urban freshwater concerns.
September 26, 2016 by Rebecca Macies
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Mega-office developments in Silicon Valley illustrate a need to go beyond the low-hanging fruit to meet new water restrictions.
October 6, 2015 by Bob Best
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From a real-time view into deforestation to an innovative approach to delivering fresh food while minimizing waste, here are sites to watch this year.
January 6, 2015 by Heather Clancy
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Brickell City Centre plans a clever mixed-materials trellis to make the most of the fresh air, sunlight and water that come from the sky.
August 1, 2014 by Sustainable Business
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According to a new report, sustainable features on private property provide a host of benefits to commercial property owners and their tenants.
December 19, 2013 by Larry Levine
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The living wall at the Palace Hotel will capture rainwater, improve air quality and regulate the temperature inside the hotel.
August 22, 2013 by BusinessGreen Staff
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As water becomes a more expensive, and sometimes contentious, commodity in many regions like the drought-stricken southwest, managing thirsty commercial buildings is going to become an increasingly important challenge for building owners.
May 15, 2012 by Gwen Ruta
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A new partnership between EDF and AT&T dives into the looming challenge of water shortages for thirsty commercial buildings. Through a water analysis, AT&T will potentially reduce the water its facilities use by millions of gallons per year.
May 15, 2012 by Gwen Ruta
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Looking for shelter from a storm? Head to a green building. Greener buildings can be more resilient, according to a new study, which includes tips on how pros can make them even safer.
March 2, 2012 by Adam Aston
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FedEx Express, the cargo airline of FedEx Corp., has completed its latest contribution to the green roof initiative at Chicago's airports.
October 24, 2011 by Leslie Guevarra
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An app that enables LEED users to close gaps between building design and performance is among the cloud-based offerings from a new line business for the Indie Energy Systems Company.
September 30, 2011 by Leslie Guevarra
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The movement to mainstream environmentalism is looking to score a touchdown with the formation of the Green Sports Alliance.
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March 24, 2011 by Leslie Guevarra
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Digital media software giant Adobe has added another LEED-Platinum green building rating to its tally of top certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council.<br />
March 16, 2011 by Leslie Guevarra
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Most people would not consider January an ideal time to plant crops, especially January in Montreal. But for Mohamed Hage, Kurt D. Lynn and Howard Resh, timing is one of the proof points of their project -- a commercial-scale rooftop greenhouse that's designed to yield produce year-round for an urban community.
November 11, 2010 by Leslie Guevarra
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I know that talking about infrastructure isn’t a sexy blog topic. But we have to do it. According to a recent report, there is no greater infrastructure challenge facing the country today than water.
June 8, 2010 by Karen Barnes
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Why are waterless urinals popular in some places and not others, even in the same building? Despite the many green benefits of no-flow toilets, if you don't keep them clean, no one cares if they're green.
May 27, 2010 by Leslie Guevarra
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The headquarters of the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank member that provides financing for private sector investment in developing countries, has earned a LEED-Platinum rating, the most prestigious of the U.S. Green Building Council certifications.<br />
May 20, 2010 by GreenerBuildings Staff
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With 140,000 employees around the world, Lockheed Martin launched its Earth Day initiatives a week early and brought the focus of its facilities-oriented internal green campaign to the core of the global security company: its workers.
April 15, 2010 by GreenerBuildings Staff
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A brace of buildings ranging from a highrise to potato chip factory have recently earned LEED ratings.
April 15, 2010 by GreenerBuildings Staff
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What water-saving measures are musts for any commercial property? What's the best way to tackle water management outdoors? An architect, development executive and sustainability expert share strategies for a range of budgets and needs.
March 25, 2010 by Leslie Guevarra
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A growing number of smart solutions to monitor and control water use are available to property owners and managers. Here’s a look at products from longtime and emerging companies.
March 25, 2010 by Leslie Guevarra
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With 73 skylights, a 40K photovoltaic system, a living roof and dozens of other eco-friendly design elements, the new Michael J. Homer Science and Student Life Center at Sacred Heart Schools has earned the first LEED-Platinum rating awarded under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Schools standards. <br />
March 18, 2010 by GreenerBuildings Staff