Sustainability & Resilience: Page 13


  • 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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    Pavegen debuts energy-harvesting street in London

    An app lets pedestrians see how much energy their steps have produced while rewarding them with discounts at stores they've walked past.

    By Mary Tyler March • July 12, 2017
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    Building to LEED could raise a home's resale value

    Texas homes built to the standards of the green-building certification between 2008 and 2016 showed an 8% increase in value, according to a USGBC study.

    By Mary Tyler March • July 11, 2017
  • Report: Chicago has the most green office space in the US

    The city boosted its percentage of LEED- and Energy Star-certified office space by 6.5% in the last year, ousting San Francisco from the top spot on the list.

    By Kim Slowey • July 7, 2017
  • Alphabet lab turns out new geothermal company for residential heating and cooling

    Dandelion will operate as a standalone company outside of Google's parent company, offering geothermal heating and cooling to residential customers. 

    By Robert Walton • July 7, 2017
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    Q&A: Why construction's role in smart cities is key

    We spoke with Elizabeth Heider, Skanska USA's chief sustainability officer, about why a long-term approach is crucial to resilient design.

    By July 5, 2017
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    What is a smart city? 8 industry leaders weigh in

    Public and private sector leaders might not agree on the definition, but they can agree on the need to develop new solutions to tackle growing challenges.

    By , Kristin Musulin • June 30, 2017
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    What's driving the future of parking garage design?

    As commuters increasingly turn to alternative modes of transportation, the traditional urban parking garage could see a major transformation.

    By Kim Slowey • June 29, 2017
  • UPDATE: Los Angeles City Council approves plans for $1B Lucas Museum

    The 300,000-square-foot project, which features an adjacent parking structure topped with an 11-acre green roof, is slated for completion by 2021. 

    By June 28, 2017
  • Michael Bloomberg unveils $200M 'American Cities Initiative'

    The former New York City mayor is looking for solutions to problems that cities face — and the selection criteria include the idea of transferability for other areas.

    By Cody Boteler • June 28, 2017
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    Developers break ground on MO's largest solar farm

    The 72-acre project in Nixa will include 33,288 solar panels and will generate approximately 9% of the city's annual power requirements.

    By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2017
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    Tests reveal more details about Tesla's solar roof

    Performance and installation information about the hyped solar roofing system has been limited, but the latest tests show power capacity and installation specs.

    By Joe Dyton • June 23, 2017
  • Net-zero energy home construction is on the rise

    The number of units built using the method, which requires projects to offset energy use with onsite renewables, increased 33% from 2015 to 2016, says one report.

    By Joe Dyton • June 22, 2017
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    How Passive House is reaching beyond its housing roots

    The building method got its start in single-family but has expanded to a host of projects, spurring green-building leaders to push advocates to raise their game.

    By Hallie Busta • June 21, 2017
  • Cornell Tech's Bloomberg Center aims for net-zero energy

    The Morphosis-designed building on New York's Roosevelt Island will generate the energy needed to power its operations from on-campus sources.

    By Hallie Busta • June 21, 2017
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    3 ways to boost the circular economy in NYC's construction industry

    A recent event convened recyclers, architects and contractors to strategize new ideas for an often overlooked sector.

    By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2017
  • CBRE office is Vancouver, Canada's first WELL Building

    The global real estate firm's 30,000-square-foot space earned Gold certification under the WELL category for new and existing interiors.

    By Kim Slowey • June 15, 2017
  • Seattle builder makes smart homes standard

    Quadrant Homes joins a growing group of builders bringing the Internet of Things into their homes as smartphone usage continues to grow across the U.S. 

    By Hallie Busta • June 13, 2017
  • Nearly 7M Atlantic, Gulf coast homes in storm surge path

    Florida leads states with the most at-risk homes — nearly 2.8 million — followed by Louisiana at 808,000, according to CoreLogic.

    By June 6, 2017
  • Portland, OR mass timber tower secures construction permits

    The 12-story Framework project, which won the 2015 U.S. Tall Wood Building Competition, will be the country's first wood high-rise when complete in late 2018.

    By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017
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    US residential solar takes a dip as business models change

    Demand is expected to pick back up in 2018, as major installers shift from leasing systems to selling them and utilities press for changes to incentives.

    By Mary Tyler March • June 5, 2017
  • AIA condemns Trump's decision to withdraw US from Paris climate accord

    The group reaffirmed its commitment to climate change mitigation and highlighted the importance of energy conservation and renewable resources in the built space.

    By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2017
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    Smart buildings market prepares to take off

    Factors including the cost of smart building systems and the process of keeping them secure could challenge growth in the sector.

    By Hallie Busta • May 31, 2017
  • Rising global temperatures require new building strategies

    A new paper calls on engineers to continue to press for resilient building design that considers both current and future climate conditions. 

    By Hallie Busta • May 31, 2017
  • Forward Labs emerges to challenge Tesla in solar roofing

    The market is heating up for building-integrated rooftop photovoltaics that emulate high-end materials like slate and metal.

    By May 31, 2017