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...
At some point in your life, for any number of reasons, you’ll probably need to think about roofing. Maybe you’re looking to build a new home...
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...
Eco-friendly, sustainable and green. Everyone is talking about these buzzwords. However, with climate change deadlines looming, sustainability is no longer an interesting idea — it’s a...
The future of green construction is bright. Researchers are continually discovering material innovations, and construction companies make good use of them. Environmentalism has been a steady...
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...
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...
With summer finally here, many of us are doing our best to stay cool amidst the sweltering heat. Unfortunately, as any longtime homeowner can attest, cooling...
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...