Sustainability & Resilience: Page 41
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The Top Three Reasons Rio+20 Will Change the World
It's two months off, but the UN Conference on Sustainable Development’s Earth Summit has plenty of buzz.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
Breakthrough Cement Production Technique is CO2-Free
It matters because the cement industry is second only to fossil-fueled power plants in emissions.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
University of Michigan Study Seeks to Create Efficient Building Design
Those doing the Integrated Responsive Building Envelopes project hope it will become an ongoing effort.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
Builder, University of Denver Students Deliver Net-Zero-Energy Home Under $200,000
The house is designed to generate as much energy as it uses in a given year. Students learn construction management in the project.
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Congress’s Action Doesn’t Mean Pentagon Can’t Build LEED Gold
The law looks at costs, not the color of the standard met in military construction.
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Best Commercial Modular Buildings Recognized
The contest drew 147 entries for the 2012 awards, including re-use of Olympic housing in Canada.
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Solar PV Carport, Electrical Charging Stations Unveiled in Calif.
The carports at a Metrolink stop generate power to recharge the vehicles parked in them.
By Ron Gallagher • April 12, 2012 -
Lessons Learned From Bringing the Ducts Inside
The push for more residential energy efficiency has more builders finding ways to bring ductwork inside, but there are challenges.
By Ron Gallagher • April 12, 2012 -
Canadian Passive Home Has Lessons to Teach About Technique
Rainbow House scores as passive and officially affordable for workers in Whistler, B.C., area.
By Ron Gallagher • April 12, 2012 -
Rooftop Solar Makes Fla. Bank Branch Net-Zero
TD Bank's Fort Lauderdale branch has won USGBC recognition.
By Ron Gallagher • April 12, 2012 -
Two Gretzky-Inspired Process Trends for Builders
The Great One always skated to where the puck was headed. In a guest post for Construction Dive, Dan Conery outlines two processes that builders, architects and engineers should be watching.
By Ryan Willumson • April 10, 2012 -
What Is a Smart City and How Can a City Boost Its IQ?
Not only can an established city rise in the ranks of smart cities, it’s already been done, and cities like Atlanta are paving the way.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
Welcoming Efficiency 2.0, NYC Triples Solar Production
The Manhattan-based start-up unveiled its new Flatiron District headquarters as the city announced solar-power gains.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
Cavco, LivingHomes to Launch Modular Line With Mid-Century Modern Design
Their goal is to make modular homes more than just boxes.
By Ron Gallagher • April 7, 2012 -
Green Home-Building Has Abundant ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ for Any Contractor
Achieving bronze-level certification under the National Green Building Standards is easier than many builders may realize
By Ron Gallagher • April 4, 2012 -
Volkswagen U.S. Assembly Plant Leads LEED
The Chattanooga facility scored a number of LEED platinum firsts.
By Ron Gallagher • April 3, 2012 -
Procore
Senators Introduce Legislation to Halt EPA, Corps on Wetlands Guidance
The bill seeks to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) from implementing guidance on Clean Water Act jurisdiction.
By Ron Gallagher • April 2, 2012 -
230 Park Avenue LEEDs the Way
The 1929-era building was awarded Operating Building of the Year by BOMA New York.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
LEED Growing Fast in Housing Rental Market
Last year, developers of 23,000 U.S. multifamily housing units applied for LEED certification.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
New Green Designation Set for Capitol Crossing
Property Group Partners and USGBC are creating a program for urban deck infill projects to meet the project's ambitious environmental features.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
LEED Affordable Housing Opens Doors in Urban Core
The developer of Vista Mar in Miami is opening Friday with 100% occupancy.
By Ron Gallagher • March 30, 2012 -
Green Certification Program from ABC
The four-step program supplies guidance for contractors and a third-party inspection before approval.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012 -
Template for Construction Stormwater Pollution-Prevention Plans Available Online
The EPA changed its general construction permit last month, and the template is to help contractors address the new standards.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012 -
The Road to Rio+20 Reminds Us to Think Globally and Act Locally
Interest groups are trying to get everyone ready for the global environmental conference in June.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012 -
Charles Henricks
ICC Releases International Green Construction Code
The document, three years in the making and aimed at local and state government, looks to codify green building practices.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012
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