As COVID-19 causes illnesses, deaths, job losses and global anxiety, it’s often difficult to see the bright spots. However, numerous reports exist concerning the outbreak’s positive...
According to the 2020 World Urban Forum, cities are responsible for 75% of global energy and resource use. In the past decade, the incorporation of green...
As people become more concerned about climate change and the future of the planet, many of them hear discussions of net-zero buildings. Are they essential to...
Back in 1976, the world first discovered sick building syndrome (SBS). The bacterium, Legionella pneumophila, had been found at the American Legion Convention in Philadelphia. Until that...
Many companies insist they’re launching “green” or sustainability-themed programs to remedy their old ways of not being so kind to the planet. Although some entities back...
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you walked into a room, and the temperature and lighting immediately adjusted to your needs and preferences? That’s already possible with...
The same problem comes around every summer. Rising temperatures make it a constant battle to stay cool, especially in your home. You can always adjust your...
There’s an ongoing push to make modern structures “green.” Since buildings account for a significant fraction of CO2 emissions, construction professionals are continually looking for new...
People around the world have placed a growing emphasis on sustainability, which means many now look at ways to build more eco-friendly buildings. Constructing net-zero buildings...
There’s an ever-present trend to make cities “smarter” by equipping them with sensors, automation and other amenities that improve their residents’ quality of life. And the...