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Scot Horst: Why the future of green building is data-driven
The USGBC has at least nine green building rating systems. The CEO of the new arc platform explains what you need to know. Read More
BREEAM, a respected green building certification, migrates to U.S.
Why a leading LEED consulting firm is talking up the BREEAM — Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology— methodology. Read More
Interface steps up carpet recycling
The manufacturer wants a larger supply of reclaimed materials for its special tile backings. Read More
Here’s what happened at Greenbuild 2015
Building leaders from around the world, and even James Cameron from Hollywood, gathered to push the needle on the built environment. Read More
Google, thinkstep, Flux and their database of building materials' enviro impacts
Here's why a new open source database of 100 commonly used building materials could change your workplace. Read More
Greenthink: How profit can save the planet
The U.S. Green Building Council has shown over the years that seeking profit and sustainability can be one and the same. Read More
So long, toxics: A builder’s guide to safer chemicals
With retailers from Crate and Barrel to Home Depot reevaluating their stance on toxic materials, the time is ripe to seek safer alternatives during the building process. Read More
The case for a human-centered sustainability strategy
Making a building perform better doesn't mean much without considering the health of the people inside. Read More
Greening from the ground up at Hilton
In less than a year, new leadership has brought out the greenest in every department and made a Chicago hotel a more sustainable home away from home. Read More
Biophilia grows in Silicon Valley
We are intrinsically tied to nature and incorporating nature into our workspaces makes us happier and healthier. Read More
