Sustainability & Resilience: Page 19
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Deep Dive
Quiz: What's your green building IQ?
With the 2016 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo kicking off this week, find out if you're an expert on all the latest green building facts and trends.
By Emily Peiffer • Oct. 5, 2016 -
Balfour Beatty wins $110M TX school contract
The company will incorporate sustainable features into the district's new and upgraded schools.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 5, 2016 -
Researchers develop 'cool roof' coatings as alternative to white for reflective roofs
A team from the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab is pushing the envelope on coating composition to improve "cool roof" aesthetics and adoption rates.
By Chris Wood • Sept. 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Living Building Challenge founder: Tackling the new world of ultra-sustainable construction
Construction Dive talked with Jason F. McLennan about how the industry can take on deep-green design.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 28, 2016 -
Sacramento Kings boast world's first LEED Platinum indoor sports arena
The new Golden 1 Center, designed by AECOM and built by Turner Construction, will be powered entirely by solar energy.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 26, 2016 -
Serving the Underserved
Orlando, FL, approves $1B mixed-use 'agrihood'
The Grow's developers say the community will focus on sustainability and the benefits of locally grown food.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 22, 2016 -
Prototype house showcases construction waste management strategies
QR codes on building materials are among the cradle-to-cradle design principles used in the concept project, currently on view in London.
By Chris Wood • Sept. 21, 2016 -
Credit: naturally:wood; photo by: KK Law
World's tallest timber tower tops out in Canada
Construction of the 18-story structure's timber bones from engineered wood finished four months ahead of schedule.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2016 -
US government-owned buildings outpace private sector in reducing energy consumption
Officials have emphasized the responsibility of the public sector to be a leading force for change in the building industry.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 19, 2016 -
PulteGroup added to Dow Jones Sustainability North American Index
The homebuilder is developing a net-zero energy house and experimenting with farm-centered communities.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 16, 2016 -
Report: Wellness-minded design features gaining traction
Daylighting, sound abatement and design encouraging physical activity are among the top healthy building features.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 15, 2016 -
Top 10 neighborhoods where green homes dominate the market
Redfin found that green homes sold for about $34,000 more than their less sustainable counterparts in 2015.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 8, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Wood construction: How does it stack up?
The Sandy Springs, GA, decision to ban wood construction in large-scale construction projects will force developers to take a look at other building materials.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 5, 2016 -
Atlanta suburb alters building codes to prohibit wood-framed construction for tall structures
Despite the growing popularity of CLT, proponents of the code change maintain that steel and masonry construction methods are safer than wood.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 30, 2016 -
Seattle architect plans city's first Passive House apartment building retrofit
Project designers said they believe the strict building standard is a key way for the building industry to help slow the progress of global warming.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 25, 2016 -
Mosaic Energy
Australia's moment in the sun: Developers planning nation's first solar-powered high-rise
The exterior of the Sol Invictus building will be wrapped in solar cells, with power stored in a solar battery system.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 24, 2016 -
AECOM exploring infrastructure-environment connection with new research partnership
The partnership between AECOM and the University of Salford will examine the effect of large infrastructure projects on the surrounding natural environment.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 18, 2016 -
AECOM announces goal to cut greenhouse emissions by 20%
Company officials said reducing its carbon footprint is not only good for the environment but also serves as a boon for business.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 11, 2016 -
UK BREEAM green building standard coming across the pond to target US commercial sector
Although LEED is the more widely adopted green certification, BREEAM proponents claim their standard is less expensive and time-consuming to implement.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 9, 2016 -
Burgeoning green building materials market set to reach $255B by 2020
A report found the market's growth is largely driven by greater attention to environmental issues and new regulations requiring sustainable construction.
By Emily Peiffer • Aug. 3, 2016 -
Green buildings deliver higher rents and occupancies
A Bentall Kennedy study of its properties found that LEED certified buildings collected 3.7% higher rents than noncertified buildings.
By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2016 -
'Agrihood' appeal: Farm-centered communities growing in popularity among homebuyers
Homebuilders are capitalizing on buyer preferences to live in developments with farm or garden features included.
By Kim Slowey • July 13, 2016 -
USGBC CEO Rick Fedrizzi pivots to leadership role at WELL Building group
Fedrizzi, who will serve as International WELL Building Institute CEO and chairman, was a co-founder of the U.S. Green Building Council.
By Kim Slowey • July 7, 2016 -
World Green Building Council initiative aims for all buildings to be net-zero by 2050
Eight countries are spearheading the ambitious program, which seeks to reduce the building sectors' massive environmental impact.
By Kim Slowey • June 30, 2016 -
World's tallest Passive House-certified building rising on Cornell Tech campus
Developers estimate the 26-story dormitory will save 70%-90% on energy bills when complete in 2017.
By Kim Slowey • June 23, 2016
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