Swiss Re Unveils New Greener Headquarters
Swiss Re has revealed the interior of its new London headquarters -- known to Londoners as the Gherkin building -- to the media. Read More
EU Smart Construction Materials to Absorb Pollution
Innovative construction materials that can absorb air pollution are being tested and developed by a European consortium and the EC Joint Research Center as part of the PICADA (Photo-catalytic Innovative Coverings Applications for De-pollution Assessment) project. Read More
Furnace Rebates Are Heating Up Energy Efficiency in Alberta
Homeowners in Alberta can now receive up to $400 in rebates when replacing their old furnaces, as part of the Canadian plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
Green Gains: Where Sustainable Design Stands Now
What does it mean for a building to be green? Answers to questions that facility executives are still asking. By David Kozlowski Read More
Mold: Behind the Hype
The health risks of mold in buildings make scientists nervous -- but not because they think mold is toxic. By David Kozlowski Read More
Sandra Mendler: Way Out There
It’s hard to imagine the state of green design where it is today without Sandy Mendler, AIA. She’s the recipient of the Environmental Sensitivity Award from the Construction Specifications Institute, and recently the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Collins & Aikman selected her as the first professional designer to receive their Sustainable Design Leadership Award. By Penny S. Bonda, FASID Read More
Flooring Industry Steps Toward Sustainability
Floor covering manufacturers are showing more interest than ever in finding ways to green their operations. By Karen Kroll. Read More
Building a Better Post Office
Catching the green building wave back in the mid-1990s, the United States Postal Service has dotted the landscape with some pretty innovative buildings. But it’s not stopping with a few showcase projects. The Postal Service is making good environmental design the standard for the 500 to 600 buildings it erects each year. Read More
Marriott Develops Its First Carbon-Neutral CHP Plant
The London Heathrow Marriott has announced that its new combined heat and power plant will be carbon neutral, the company's first ever such initiative. Read More
Ski Areas Graded on Environmental Practices
ENS) – Skiers have a choice this winter between truly environmentally friendly resorts and those whose "green" practices are more of a snow job. A coalition of grassroots conservation groups on Wednesday released a "scorecard" report that grades commercial ski areas throughout the west on a host of environmental criteria. Read More