Sustainability & Resilience: Page 17
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Report: Green building advocates worried about movement's future under Trump administration
The president-elect's cabinet picks and previous comments have sustainable construction leaders concerned that he will bump it from the federal agenda.
By Kim Slowey • Jan. 3, 2017 -
MIT researchers develop ROI tool for resiliency investments
The Break-Even Hazard Mitigation Percentage can help building designers and owners make more risk-informed decisions.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 26, 2016 -
Study: People in green buildings think better, sleep better
In addition to the health effects of improved indoor environmental quality, the researchers cited a "delight factor" among occupants.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016 -
German soccer stadium sees the light with upgrade to LEDs
More stadiums are ditching metal halide illumination for the instant-on, energy-saving lighting systems.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 21, 2016 -
Arup's Boston office on track to nab LEED and WELL certifications
Once certified, the company’s office will be one of the first buildings to qualify for both designations and the first to do so in Boston.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 21, 2016 -
China claims first spot in Top 10 Countries for LEED rankings
The list recognizes countries outside the U.S. that are making significant inroads in green building certification.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Dept. of Energy kicks off net-zero energy program for educational sector
School infrastructure is poised to take the next step in sustainable design and construction.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Schneider Electric, BuiltSpace partnership offers energy management solution to small-building owners
Energy management systems proliferate as building managers are seeking operational savings.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Arup-led team provides long-range climate forecasts to building owners, designers
Customized, long-term data can help designers model building performance with considerations of future climate conditions.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Smart-tinting tech throws shade on clear glass shortfalls
Halio, from Kinestral Technologies, can tint to various levels of opacity in response to voice and mobile app commands.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 14, 2016 -
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Brookfield Residential debuts Amazon Alexa-powered smart home
Occupants can voice activate preset and custom functions like unlocking doors, turning down the lights and playing music.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Passive affordable housing project Beach Green Dunes opens in Queens, NY
Built to Passive House standards, the $32.5 million project will contain 100 units, all of which are offered at below-market prices.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 13, 2016 -
World mayors say $375B in green infrastructure needed in the next 4 years
Addressing resiliency among existing buildings is key to reaching sustainability goals.
By Chris Wood • Dec. 7, 2016 -
HUD bans smoking in US public housing units
The agency has been encouraging similar policies since 2009, and one-quarter of public housing projects have such rules in place.
By Sean Barry • Dec. 2, 2016 -
WELL, BREEAM collaborate to streamline green building certification process
The International WELL Building Institute and BRE said that identifying similarities between the two standards would help building owners achieve both certifications.
By Kim Slowey • Dec. 1, 2016 -
Honeywell study: Owners overestimate how smart their buildings are
The results were based on the Honeywell Smart Building Score, a benchmarking index on sustainability, technology, safety and productivity.
By Chris Wood • Nov. 30, 2016 -
New Gramercy District renderings revealed as tech partner joins smart city team
More investors, technology developers and construction firms are entering the smart city arena.
By Chris Wood • Nov. 30, 2016 -
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Elon Musk: Tesla's solar shingles to cost less than comparable roofing materials
Following its merger with SolarCity, the company is jumping into building materials manufacturing, distribution and disruption.
By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Seattle energy management startup BuildPulse raises $1.3M
Tenant demand and consumption are key to reducing costs as energy management systems proliferate.
By Chris Wood • Nov. 23, 2016 -
Ecocor, Richard Pedranti Architect take on Passive House construction
Factory-based construction is touted for its cost and energy savings, particularly for high-performance projects.
By Sean Barry • Nov. 23, 2016 -
KB Home launches Apple HomeKit-enabled homes in 2 Silicon Valley communities
Residents there can use iPhones, iPads or Apple Watches to control features including lighting, HVAC and security.
By Sean Barry • Nov. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Taking an active approach: How the Passive House standard is reaching new heights
The strict energy efficiency standard has been reserved primarily for the residential sector, but advocates say commercial and large-scale markets are just as suitable.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 17, 2016 -
32-story prefab multifamily tower opens in Brooklyn, NY
Billed as the world's tallest modular building, the project shows inroads being made by the alternative construction method.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 17, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The Future of the Field: Taking on climate change, one project at a time
Jacobs consultant Amy Vetal, 34, is looking to the future to help the buildings housing America's national treasures better respond to the effects of climate change.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Cities with big carbon footprints have the most green home tech
The major U.S. cities with the biggest carbon footprints tend to show greater interest in energy-efficient home technology.
By Sean Barry • Nov. 16, 2016
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