Regenerative LEED

LEED Positive

The foundation for a future of regenerative LEED During its annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo held in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S. Green Building Council...

Erosion: A Growing Problem

By Don Lindsey Mother Nature’s fury with floods, wildfires, tropical storms, earthquakes, and hurricanes can cause extensive damage. This damage, if left unattended, can lead...

Impact of Proposed Changes to ASTM Phase 1 ESA Standards

For the first time in 8 years, a new Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) standard is expected to be issued by ASTM International....

Path Reconstruction

The Springwater Corridor Bike Path is a very popular bicycle commuting thoroughfare extending along the east bank of the Willamette River in downtown Portland,...

Living Wall: Green Space on Building Adds Life

Substations are critical components in the electrical grid. Without them, utilities could not get electricity to customers in the areas they serve. While substations are necessary,...

Designing and Creating Buildings with a Focus on Occupant Health

The building and construction industry has made tremendous strides over the last decade in creating smarter, more efficient buildings. Overall, the trend has been...
energy savings

Capturing Savings

Logistics is a business of efficiency. Why should it be any different when it comes to energy use? This article details a few design...

The New Green: Part 1 of 2

The building and construction sector accounts for 40% of annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This statistic may be surprising to some, but education efforts...

Sustainability Concerns

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly referred to as COP26, was the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference, held at the...

Unsung Heroes of Sustainability

In an era when environmental consciousness is paramount, the lubricants industry is emerging as an unexpected champion of sustainability. Contrary to popular belief, lubricants...