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Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.




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Codes and Standards | Nov 28, 2016

Marines plan first net zero energy military base

The Albany, Ga., site will have ground source heat pumps and a biomass generator.

Codes and Standards | Nov 18, 2016

Mahesh Ramanujam takes reins as U.S. Green Building Council President and CEO

Ramanujam brings his tech and business consulting background to the post.

Codes and Standards | Nov 18, 2016

Canada GBC launching Zero Carbon Buildings Initiative

First step toward Zero Carbon Building Standard.

Codes and Standards | Nov 17, 2016

Santa Monica, Calif., passes historic net-zero ordinance

Includes more stringent commercial, multifamily building standards.

Codes and Standards | Nov 14, 2016

Los Angeles voters approve billions to tackle traffic and homelessness

The approved measures will create new rail lines and permanent housing.
Codes and Standards | Nov 9, 2016

NRMCA updates environmental impacts of concrete

The EPD now includes 88 companies, 72 mixes.

Codes and Standards | Nov 9, 2016

Louisiana flood projections require urgent action, officials say

The 'no net loss’ prediction now seems unrealistic.

Codes and Standards | Nov 8, 2016

American Concrete Institute offers new guide for repair of concrete buildings

The guide provides assistance on assessment and rehab.

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