Decarbonization
Sustainability Awards Recognize Industry Best Practices
Projects in five different categories were recently recognized by the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council as winning entries in its 2002 "Best Practice" Sustainability Awards program. This program recognizes innovation and excellence in market-ready "green" building and building-product design. Read More
The Business Case for Green Design
Today, hard numbers make sustainable design look good; soft costs make the picture even better. By Steven Morton Read More
Green Pays Its Way–Performance-Based Fees
Giving building and design professionals a financial incentive to create high-efficiency schools proves to be a winning strategy for both the firms that design and build schools and the students who learn in them. By Cameron M. Burns and Huston Eubank, AIA Read More
Cement Companies Make Concrete Commitment to Sustainability
Ten major cement companies have published an agenda for action on sustainable development, which aims to accelerate sustainable practices in the cement industry. Read More
Beyond Grey Pinstripes 2001
A study on environmental and social curricula taught in business schools around the world. Read More
Sandra Mendler: Way Out There
It’s hard to imagine the state of green design where it is today without Sandy Mendler, AIA. She’s the recipient of the Environmental Sensitivity Award from the Construction Specifications Institute, and recently the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Collins & Aikman selected her as the first professional designer to receive their Sustainable Design Leadership Award. By Penny S. Bonda, FASID Read More
Environmentally Preferable Paints: Minimize Harm, Maximize Savings
Details the efforts of Aberdeen Proving Ground to develop a list of environmentally preferable architectural and anticorrosive paints. Read More
Flooring Industry Steps Toward Sustainability
Floor covering manufacturers are showing more interest than ever in finding ways to green their operations. By Karen Kroll. Read More
Barriers to Building Green
Exemplary "green" building projects worldwide are proving the viability of resource-efficient, health-conscious design. Increasingly, governments and the public perceive the need for more sustainable building products and practices. So why isn't "green" more mainstream? By Adam Davis Read More
Employee Transportation Coordinator Handbook
Gives an overview of commute options and details how employers can support employees in reducing commutes. Read More