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Zurich Soft Robotics says Solskin can reduce building energy consumption by up to 80% while producing up to 40% more electricity than comparable façade systems.
Driven by new laws, regulations, tariffs, ESG goals, and thought leaders in the industry itself, healthcare institutions are embracing decarbonization to meet 2050 goals for emissions reductions.
Minoro, an online platform to help accelerate the decarbonization of buildings, was recently launched by architecture firm Grimshaw, in collaboration with more than 20 supporting organizations including World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), RIBA, Architecture 2030, the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and several national Green Building Councils from across the globe.
The international alliance of UK-based Building Research Establishment (BRE), the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Alliance HQE-GBC France developed the guide, Financing Transformation: A Guide to Green Building for Green Bonds and Green Loans, to strengthen global cooperation between the finance and real estate sectors.
The 23-ft tall tower operates almost entirely on wind energy.
GBCI offered the first testing opportunity Oct. 3 at Greenbuild
The technology is targeted for climate, transportation, resiliency.
Designed by Heerim Architects & Planners, The Clear Orb would produce just under 600 million gallons of clean water annually.
The skyscraper received the certification despite a setback caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Climate change, resilience and wellness are also growing concerns.
The Animal Community Center in Milpitas, Calif. sought to be the first LEED Gold building of its kind in the country.
Toyota of Corvallis has also joined a few other Toyota dealerships around the country to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
Residential spaces that need to meet high traffic demands while accommodating an ever-changing populace creates a unique set of obstacles for any educational institution’s housing.
Mypower will install 150 solar panels on the roof, making it the oldest cathedral in the UK, and possible the world, with this type of solar power system.
