Biogenic Carbon: How to Assess Carbon Footprint in Wood Buildings?

Discussions on reducing buildings’ carbon footprints have become more prominent, especially as more residents and business leaders learn how to make sustainable choices. Biological sources — such as plants, soil and trees — have biogenic carbon footprints. Biogenic carbon gets…

Rose Morrison17 de diciembre de 2024

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PERFORM: A Fresh View on Building Operational Performance

During the Greenbuild 2024 Conference, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched the PERFORM program, a new initiative aimed at addressing the evolving challenges of the green building industry. In this article, we explore how the program works and why…

Olga Pleskatsevich4 de diciembre de 2024

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Renovating Historic Buildings With Sustainability in Mind

While intense urban construction continues to break ground, thousands of historic buildings worldwide sit abandoned or untended. Do they have the potential to breathe a new life, or would retrofitting them with modern amenities sacrifice their historical relevance? Discover how…

Rose Morrison29 de noviembre de 2024

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Groundbreaking New Materials Help Manufacturers with Heating and Cooling Efficiency Design

Climate change causes unprecedented weather events, so the demand for proper heating and cooling systems has become more crucial. Unfortunately, these needs have skyrocketed electricity usage, increasing carbon and contributing to climate change. One effective way to change this cycle…

Rose Morrison27 de noviembre de 2024

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Fostering Sustainable Construction Through Circularity: Breaking With Traditional Approaches

The construction industry has recently faced increasing pressure to adapt to sustainable practices. In 2024, sustainability in construction is about more than just using eco-friendly materials — it also involves rethinking how professionals design, build and manage resources. One approach…

Rose Morrison26 de noviembre de 2024

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Designing for the Elements: A New Era in Selecting Building Materials Resistant to Extreme Weather Conditions

With the increase in extreme weather events like stronger hurricanes, flooding and heat waves, the construction industry is shifting its focus to using weather-resistant materials such as concrete, metal and stone for structures. This shift aims to ensure safety and…

Rose Morrison29 de octubre de 2024

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Reclaiming Glass Facades: A Pathway to Sustainable Buildings and Circular Design

The push for sustainable building practices has grown rapidly as architects and engineers prioritize reducing environmental impact in construction. Glass facades — a popular feature in modern designs — bring benefits and challenges. While they enhance natural light and create…

Rose Morrison22 de octubre de 2024

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Future-Ready Buildings: Key Innovations Transforming Sustainable Design

The construction industry has a unique conundrum. It needs to incorporate recent innovations while tending to current demands faster than ever. Implementing building concepts that are still undergoing research and development could provide value to construction decarbonization. Additionally, doing so…

Rose Morrison17 de octubre de 2024

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Identifying ‘Energy Vampires’ and Eliminating Hidden Inefficiencies in Older Buildings

As buildings age, they often become less energy efficient, quietly driving up costs and wasting resources. These inefficiencies—sometimes referred to as "energy vampires"—can be found in areas where energy is lost without anyone noticing. According to recent data, older buildings…

Olga Pleskatsevich10 de octubre de 2024

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Green Buildings and ESG–More Than Just Environmental Impact

When we think of green buildings, the first images that likely come to mind are solar panels, green roofs, and energy-efficient windows—essentially, innovations aimed at reducing a building’s environmental footprint. It’s easy to think that the "green" in green building…

Olga Pleskatsevich8 de octubre de 2024

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