Sustainability & Resilience: Page 12
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Report: More homebuilders turn to green construction
Environmentally friendly products are becoming more widely available and affordable, while owner demand for sustainable spaces is ticking up.
By Mary Tyler March • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Survey: Cost still a 'major barrier' to green building
Construction management firm Structure Tone's annual survey also found fewer respondents as concerned with resiliency now than they were in 2016.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 28, 2017 -
DC named LEED construction capital of the US
The certification accounts for 40% of the nation's green construction economic contribution, and it is forecast to contribute $30 million to the U.S. GDP by 2018.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2017 -
NYC mayor targets large buildings in proposed efficiency program
If approved, the program would require more than 14,000 buildings in the city to make significant retrofits by 2030.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 19, 2017 -
NYC's $2B Cornell Tech academic campus opens
Highly sustainable design is a unifying feature of the 12-acre site, where one building is vying to be the largest net-zero energy project in the country.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 15, 2017 -
DC is the world's first LEED Platinum city
The nation's capital has more projects per captia certified through the U.S. Green Building Council's sustainability certification than does any other state.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will sky gardens take over US buildings?
Lush greenery set within the facade brings a host of environmental benefits, but maintenance and climate challenge the feature's uptake here.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 1, 2017 -
WI's largest rooftop solar array nears completion
It won't be the biggest for long with two similar installations underway in the state.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 30, 2017 -
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What role do contractors play in green construction?
Through sustainable practices in the field and open communication with owners, contractors can have a big impact on a project's environmental goals.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How reclaimed can a building be?
Design teams are looking beyond fixtures and finishes to incorporate reclaimed materials into the core and shell of their structures, but challenges are plenty.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 17, 2017 -
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Tesla installs first Solar Roof systems — on employees' homes
Co-founder Elon Musk says he has already outfitted his roof with the system and plans to roll out the product to more employees for testing and observation.
By Mary Tyler March • Aug. 9, 2017 -
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Deep DiveQ&A: TreeHouse CEO Jason Ballard on greening the home-improvement supply chain
You can call it the “Home Depot for hipsters," but the Texas-based retailer is charting new territory in building product sales and services.
By Hallie Busta • Aug. 9, 2017 -
CT congressman proposes carbon tax for infrastructure funding
He plans to introduce the legislation when Congress returns from its August recess, as more lawmakers put forth ideas to fund a national rebuilding program.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2017 -
TX lawmakers question plans to build border wall through wildlife preserve
House Democrats from Texas said they're concerned about the damage that construction of the U.S.–Mexico border wall could cause to wildlife there.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 7, 2017 -
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Is development draining the FL aquifer system beyond repair?
The state's aquifers, which provide the majority of its drinking water, are in peril as the population there continues to grow.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 3, 2017 -
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Deep DiveQ&A: When talking green, GO Logic leads with design
Matthew O'Malia, partner at the Maine-based Passive House design-build firm, explains their approach to low-energy design and where the movement is headed.
By Hallie Busta • July 28, 2017 -
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Architecture firms falling short of 2030 carbon reduction goals
An industry-wide push to reduce greenhouse gasses associated with building is facing technological and political hurdles.
By Hallie Busta • July 26, 2017 -
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Deep Dive3 offsite housing companies to watch
Factory-based building is on the rise, and housing is one major testing ground. Here, we showcase applications in volume building, multifamily and low-energy design.
By Hallie Busta • July 24, 2017 -
Is the future of home internet completely wireless?
Advocates of pre-wiring for Wi-Fi say the service can be treated like any other utility, while critics contend it may make it harder to use some personal tech.
By Mary Tyler March • July 21, 2017 -
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ME city breaks ground on largest municipal solar farm in state
The project, which will see 2,944 solar panels installed atop a closed landfill, will power South Portland's schools and municipal buildings.
By Kim Slowey • July 20, 2017 -
South Miami mandates rooftop solar for new homes
The Florida city is the fifth nationwide to require private homes to include photovoltaic technology.
By Mary Tyler March • July 19, 2017 -
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Going green: What's in it for sports venue owners?
Athletics facilities are used for a few hours each week, yet the ability to reduce energy use and costs is clear. However, the bottom line isn't the only driver.
By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017 -
Solar installation faces challenges ahead of projected growth
The rooftop solar market will contract for the first time in 16 years as installers adapt business models, driving a rebound that will see more owners adopt PVs.
By Joe Dyton • July 13, 2017 -
America's Pledge to take up Paris accord mission
The independent program will measure carbon emissions produced by U.S. cities, states and businesses to comply with the terms of the Paris Agreement.
By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2017 -
US researchers are trying to recreate Ancient Roman concrete
The mix of volcanic ash and seawater led to the formation of crystals that strengthened the material, which could bring durability to today's infrastructure.
By Hallie Busta • July 12, 2017
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