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“Net-Zero Energy Buildings and Homes” White Paper Q&A at AIA

“Zero and Net-zero Energy Buildings + Homes,” a 64-page White Paper that proclaims “the next…

New federal guidelines promote sustainable historic rehab work

The National Park Service (NPS) recently released illustrated guidelines to help improve…

How building technologies contribute to net-zero energy design

Approaching new construction or renovation with the goal of attaining a net-zero energy balance…

Would apartment shells help the housing market?

One reason the U.S. government pushed for homeownership is because it’s thought to reduce turnover…

Scott Simpson of KlingStubbins on how to get more value from BIM

Too few AEC professionals have developed a strategic idea of how BIM can and should re-shape…

More jurisdictions adopting International Green Construction Code

More jurisdictions are utilizing the new International Green Construction Code as a tool to address…

What green building types are most likely to get noticed?

The general public isn’t terribly aware of green buildings in their area, according to a TD Bank…

Demand for steel grows, led by developing economies

According to the World Steel Association's short range outlook for 2011 and 2012, steel use will…

Green building materials in U.S. to exceed $71 billion in 2015

Demand for green building materials is projected to expand 13.0% annually to $71.1 billion in 2015…

North Carolina State University partners with Schneider Electric, targets energy efficiency

DALLAS – Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, announced a project with…

Perkins+Will merges with Vermeulen Hind Architects, offically launches Perkins+Will Canada

Ontario, Canada April 28, 2011 – Ottawa and Hamilton (Dundas)-based Vermeulen Hind Architects, one…

Massive LAX rehab to feature 18 gates for super-sized planes

A $1.5 billion makeover and expansion of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles…

Sto Corp. launches joint warranty with The Quikrete Companies, Inc.

ATLANTA – (April 27, 2011) Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in cladding, coating, and…

Net-zero energy buildings: what the case studies teach us

What four essentials are key to the success of any net-zero energy building project? An analysis of…

Ed Mazria on how NYC can achieve carbon neutrality in buildings by 2030

The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects invited Mr. Mazria to present a…

Video: Are China's ghost cities a bubble waiting to burst?

It's estimated that 10 new cities are being built in China every year, but many are virtually…

Earn $300 million by NOT hiring Frank Gehry

Had this been announced closer to April 1st, I’d suspect an April Fool’s Day joke, but…An Iowa…

GSA testing 16 emerging sustainable technologies, practices

WASHINGTON - GSA announced that it will test and evaluate 16 emerging sustainable building…

Autodesk media days: Suffolk Construction’s BIM story

While it’s always nice to see what’s new in Revit 2012 (now with constructability tools!), some of…

“Greening the Campus” webcast PDF of slides

Thanks to the hundreds of our loyal audience members who watched our “Greening the Campus” webcast…