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Feb 3, 2013

Clever engineering helps create design excellence

A mechanical engineering team overcomes numerous hurdles to help make a new federal courthouse in Iowa a showpiece of ‘government work’ at its best.

Jan 2, 2013

Recent books take on net-zero energy,‘transformational thought’

We’re not in the habit of recommending books in these pages, but we could not ignore two recent noteworthy publications.

Dec 13, 2012

Survey: energy-efficient building technologies to drive long-term energy savings

Greater adoption of existing efficiency technologies, enabled by chemistry, could lower energy use in buildings by 41% by 2050, according to new report.

Rob Cassidy | Dec 3, 2012

Doing net-zero? You gotta get this book

We don't push books much in BD+C, but I just received one that I do want to recommend to any…
Nov 14, 2012

U.S. Green Building Council announces grant from Google to catalyze transformation of building materials industry and indoor health

Focus is on healthy building materials to promote indoor environmental quality and human health

Nov 14, 2012

USGBC's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo kicks off in San Francisco

7,000 members of the green building industry convene for opening plenary headlined by "Morning Joe" co-hosts Mika Brzezinksi and Joe Scarborough

Nov 13, 2012

Have colleges + universities gone too far with "Quality of Life" buildings?

We'd like your input - recent projects, photo/s, renderings, and expert insight - on an important article we're working on for our Jan 2013 issue

Nov 13, 2012

Turner Construction’s green building Market Barometer reveals new findings on green building and certification

Respondents indicated a widespread commitment to sustainable practices

Sep 7, 2012

7 Do's and Don'ts for PV roof rack installation

As PVs grow in popularity, nearly half of all installations require roof rack systems. Our expert tells how to do the job right and protect your client’s roof.

Jul 2, 2012

San Francisco lays claim to the greenest building in North America

The 13-floor building can hold around 900 people, but consumes 60% less water and 32% less energy than most buildings of its kind.

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