The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled its annual list of the top 10 states for LEED green building, which ranks states based on the number of LEED-certified square feet per person. Colorado topped the list for the first time in …
Why Don’t More Companies Have Efficiency Targets?
Energy efficiency is good for the environment, your company’s brand and its bottom line, but few companies have set specific energy efficiency targets. BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny explores how facilities managers can turn th…
Australia Bushfires and How You Can Help the Climate Crisis
In this FM Friday Buildings Podcast, associate editor Sarah Kloepple explains what scientists say is causing the unprecedented bushfires in Australia. She directs you to useful tips, how-tos and case studies, highlighting sustainable solutions that can…
Philadelphia Green Roof Embeds Charles Library Visitors in Nature
The new Charles Library at Temple University in Philadelphia is home to the second-largest green roof in the city. It plays a key role in the building’s stormwater management and is helping the site target LEED Gold Certification. Read now.
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How Building Materials Turn Toxic During a Fire
As wildfire season continues in California, it’s important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being destroyed and burned can emit hazardous toxins from different kinds of ma…
4 Trends from the Show Floor at Greenbuild 2019
At Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2019, exhibitors focused on such topics as social equity in sustainable building, lowering embodied carbon emissions and more. Read on for the four trends we picked up on the show floor.
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USGBC Launches LEED Positive
At Greenbuild 2019, the U.S. Green Building Council premiered LEED Positive, a coming change to the LEED rating system that will encourage regenerative design. Learn more.
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5 Takeaways from Barack Obama’s Keynote at Greenbuild 2019
Former President Barack Obama appeared before Greenbuild 2019 attendees to discuss all things sustainability—from the Paris Climate Accords, to building tighter and more thoughtful spaces, to how his household has banned plastic bottles.
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Greenbuild 2019: 5 Takeaways from Barack Obama’s Keynote
Former President Barack Obama appeared before Greenbuild 2019 attendees to discuss all things sustainability—from the Paris Climate Accords, to building tighter and more thoughtful spaces, to how his household has banned plastic bottles.
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Performance Contracting Helps Achieve Energy-Saving Upgrades
Performance contracting allows organizations with smaller budgets to get needed energy-saving upgrades without a large financial burden. Find out how.
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