Decarbonization
Why green labels boost real estate values
Including green features in a commercial building gives the real estate a market premium of 3 to 16 percent while homes with green features sell for 9 percent more. Read More
Why some NYC buildings are more efficient than LEED-certified ones
The city is pushing building owners to report on energy use -- and in some cases, older buildings are coming out on top. Read More
How to approach a building's ongoing commissioning process
To be successful, it's important to know what data to collect – and how it can be used to up performance. Read More
4 steps for post-storm recovery of building systems
Post-Hurricane Sandy, building remediation became a necessity in many locations. Here's how to do it right. Read More
What can Hong Kong teach China about urban sustainability?
Given what has worked in Hong Kong and the looming challenges the city faces, the private sector is well-positioned to provide leadership in creating a more holistic view. Read More
Policy and incentives drive energy efficiency retrofits
Programs and policies rewarding the most efficient buildlngs can also have the effect of educating companies on their buildings' effects on the environment as well. Read More
GE, the 'Industrial Internet' and radical efficiency
General Electric takes a stand on the mash-up of big data, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Is this the next, next thing for sustainability, or ecomagination redux? Read More
When it comes to protecting beauty, nada es impossible
Chrissy interviews Fran Lalas, Director of The Vines Resort and Spa about how corporate social responsibility plays an integral part in the creation of an extraordinary destination. Read More
Using DC power to save energy — and end the war on currents
With the large number of DC powered devices in buildings, and with DC generation now utilized in many newer structures, we need to maximize its use -- and stop conversion waste. Read More
What ants, termites and bees can teach us about traffic control
Bees, fish and birds can move in concert. So can cars, if we let nature guide our technology. Read More