The International Code Council and the Alliance for National and Community Resilience released the first of a series of building benchmarks to help communities evaluate their current state of resilience and offer guidance on areas of improvement.
USGBC Announces all LEED Certified Green Buildings Eligible for LEED Recertification
LEED recertification raises the value of ongoing performance in the built environment, critical to the continued evolution of the building industry at large.
D.C. Mandates 100 Percent Renewable Power by 2032
Local lawmakers voted unanimously to pass legislation mandating utilities power Washington, D.C., with 100 percent renewable electricity by 2032.
How to Create a Healthier Building Environment
Efforts to build environmentally friendly structures remain the practice of only a small fraction of designers and constructors. Although the industry might seem to have improved since the 1970s, there is still a long way ahead in the goal of creating buildings that are healthy for the environment and their occupants.
The Hidden Benefits of a Certificate of Recycling
A certificate of recycling documents the amount and type of waste that is recycled by an organization and is proof that a company is compliant with the standards set forth by the EPA.
Eco-Roof Primer—From Construction Benefits to Materials Selection
It is important to rethink green space as more land is lost to construction. Green roofs—which incorporate plant life on a flat or slightly sloped waterproofed and layered substructure—offer a solution with many benefits.
Green Building Activity Accelerates Globally
Nearly half of the 2,000 architects, engineers, contractors, owners, consultants and investors participating in Dodge Data & Analytics’ World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report report that more than 60 percent of their construction projects will be built “green” by 2021.
USGBC Launches LEED Zero; Up Next Is LEED Positive
The U.S. Green Building Council is formalizing its commitment to net zero projects with a new LEED Zero certification program that encourages a holistic approach to building operations and resources.











