Tesla building world's largest rooftop solar farm on $5B NV gigafactory

The company's 70-megawatt solar array is crucial to its goal of reaching net-zero-energy status for the facility.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 13, 2017

Report: Global net-zero energy building market to reach $1.4T by 2035

The growth of net-zero is largely due to technological advancements and pushes for improved energy efficiency.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 6, 2017

MD's first net-zero energy school opens its doors

Wilde Lake Middle School in Columbia, MD, includes such energy-efficient elements as a geothermal heat pump, programmable lights and 2,000 solar panels.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 5, 2017

Plant material discovery could benefit future wood skyscraper construction

Scientists say the finding could allow for the creation of stronger woods amid the growing timber building trend.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

Las Vegas city government now completely powered by renewable energy

Municipal properties and streetlights in the city now run on solar and hydroelectric energy.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

Flood threat risk patterns shifting across US 

Experts encourage builders in flood-risk and coastal zones to embrace technology to ensure long-term sustainability of buildings and infrastructure.

By Chris Wood • Jan. 4, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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