Decarbonization

Demand is growing for high-performance roof systems that meet standards for performance and longevity while also being energy efficient and sustainably constructed. Drew Ballensky lays out the details of next-generation roofs in Eco-Structure Magazine. Read More

The number of green roof installations added in 2006 grew more than 24 percent over the previous year, with Chicago continuing to lead the country on green roofs. Read More

A new national report finds that building "green" would save an average school $100,000 each year - enough to hire two new additional full-time teachers. Read More

This report by Jonathan Koomey for AMD finds that, at current growth rates, 10 new thousand-megawatt power plants will be needed to power data centers in three years unless small but important changes are made to data center design today. Read More

Discusses how universities (students, faculty, and staff) are increasingly incorporating sustainability principles and practices and creating sustainability programs on their campuses. Read More

Global design firm HOK has entered into a strategic alliance with Advanced Environmental, a specialist environmental division of Australia-based Lincolne Scott consulting engineers, to advance sustainable design expertise and innovation in commercial building projects throughout the U.S. Read More

Even with today's construction techniques, most buildings undergo natural wear and eventually need renovation. However, another hazard exists that can cause a building to lose value even before construction is complete. Read More

Offers guidance for accounting for the greenhouse gas emissions associated with leased assets. Read More

Practical tips for reducing office-related emissions of carbon dioxide. Read More

This booklet shows how implementing efficiency measures based on energy, water, and waste assessments can translate into significant savings for hotels. Read More