Sustainable building groups combine to accelerate change

The green building movement has evolved from local, LEED-centric, grassroots efforts to more regional, broader coalitions of professionals. Read More

Navigating net-zero energy and net-zero carbon building certifications

The U.S. Green Building Council and International Living Future Institute net-zero programs certainly have many overlaps, but there are also key differences that are important to note. Read More

Here's how to move LEED forward on climate change

The green building rating system must go further. Read More

LEED must be updated to address climate change

If the green building ratings system doesn't mandate deep CO2 reductions, it will fail its most important test of leadership. Read More

Gold or silver? Why the Mercedes Benz Stadium went (LEED) Platinum

Carlie Bullock-Jones, CEO of sustainability consulting firm Ecoworks, is transforming the arena sports world by asking big, "What If" questions. Read More

Under construction: USGBC CEO shares an evolving blueprint

Almost a year into his new role, Mahesh Ramanujam discusses building a new generation of climate leaders alongside greener communities and cities. Read More

A tale of two 'living' buildings in the Capitol

Measuring the intangible value of two Living Building Challenge and WELL Building certifications in Washington, D.C. Read More

Why Kilroy is turning buildings into batteries

Its initial energy storage installations in California, which should be online in 2018, will automate demand response services more seamless for tenants. Read More

A case for reconstructing the world of sustainable building standards

Certifications must go beyond incremental improvements meant to minimize climate change. Instead, architects and engineers should aspire to create blueprints that are socially, economically and environmentally "regenerative." Read More