Big Ass Solutions and other building tech adventures of 2016

With the emergence of Comfy, Nest, Ecobee and Big Ass ceiling fans, the hype for building automation apps and services isn't just hot air. Read More

How to make top-down and bottom-up sustainability converge

We call this sweet spot "the magnificent middle." Read More

How even skyscrapers can be circular

Buildings account for nearly 40 percent of energy usage. Prefabrication is just one way to lessen their environmental impact. Read More

Why McDonalds and United Airlines are moving to the city

Here's why urban offices should be at the core of corporate sustainability strategies. Read More

How to combat climate change? Measure emissions correctly

A new technology that measures moment-to-moment carbon emissions from electricity unlocks a host of opportunities. Read More

Report: Cities need $375 billion in green investment

The C40 Climate Leadership Group calls for an urgent increase in low-carbon investment before 2020. Read More

If Trump won't step up on climate, cities will

With Washington becoming more hostile to climate action, the nation’s mayors are volunteering to fill the climate leadership vacuum. Read More

How Etsy crafted its biophilic headquarters

The company found that working with nature's principles can attract workers who feel engaged, happier and more creative. Read More

Herd of elephants in the room at COP22 in Marrakech

Don't blame all the climate challenges ahead on President-elect Donald Trump. Read More

Think again before building public parking garages

Why? Understand these three pressures. Read More