It’s Time for the Building Industry to Cut Down on Embodied...
Climate change is the fundamental design problem of our time; not education, not urban sprawl, not disease, not justice. The threat climate change poses...
Tower of Light
Solar and Solar/Hybrid light Towers provide the modern contractor with a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to light their temporary outdoor projects. The bright,...
Vegetated Roofs
As cities across North America grapple with upticks in climate events that are becoming increasingly devastating, the need for resilient urban infrastructure has never...
When the Dust Settles
In a move to help silica dust-producing operations comply with impending rule changes, a pioneer of industrial dust control is reminding companies that the...
Readily Biodegradable Fluids
Performance and sustainability—two words with growing importance in the construction industry. Performance is a must-have to complete any job effectively, efficiently, on-time, and on-budget,...
The Likely Future of LEED
On the heels of LEED’s 15th anniversary this year, it’s a fitting time to look back on why the program was created, where it’s...
LEED Platinum-certified Tower at PNC Plaza
The 33-story LEED Platinum-certified Tower at PNC Plaza has been touted as the “world’s greenest office tower” and stands as the showpiece of PNC’s...
Porous Pave Permeable Paving Material
Porous Pave, Inc. introduces eight custom colors for Porous Pave. An eco-friendly green building product made in the USA, Porous Pave is a highly...
Scenic Surface
Located 50 miles east of Phoenix, Boyce Thompson Arboretum welcomes 85,000 visitors annually. From the Visitor Center, they walk downhill on the main trail...
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...