Canada’s First Zero Carbon Hospital to Debut in 2027
The new 204-bed Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, British Columbia, is the country’s first hospital to achieve Zero Carbon Building – Design™ certification.
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How Propane Can Reduce Healthcare Facility Costs, Improve Reliability
Propane-powered combined heat and power (CHP) units can significantly reduce energy costs, lower greenhouse gas emissions and provide reliable on-site power for healthcare facilities.
Harnessing Natural Daylight for Sustainable and Inclusive School Design
As educational institutions strive to create healthier, more energy-efficient and student-centered learning environments, natural daylighting has emerged as a key design strategy that supports sustainable and inclusive learning design.
From Cooling Towers to Cost Savings: Hospital Seizes Power-Saving Opportunity
Powers is an HVAC, controls and service company that partnered with Baptist Health Medical Center–Little Rock to upgrade the hospital’s cooling towers.
Wildfire Smoke is the New Frontier in Indoor Air Quality for Green Buildings
As climate change intensifies, green building professionals face the growing threat of wildfire smoke that can compromise indoor air quality.
Georgia Tech Project Sustainably Repurposes Structural Steel
Georgia Tech celebrated a milestone in the construction of the Thomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center.
How AI is Reshaping the Sustainable Construction Industry
Artificial Intelligence-driven solutions are addressing challenges around efficiency, resource use and environmental impact, fundamentally reshaping how sustainable construction is approached.
Healthier Healing Spaces for All
Construction Specialties launched Acrovyn in 2004 as the first complete PVC-free wall protection line, and it has long been a reliable healthcare solution.
How Prefabrication Enhanced Sustainability and Resilience at Baptist Hospital
When Hurricane Ivan hit the Florida coast in September 2004, it compromised the Baptist Hospital building envelope and caused frequent, costly interruptions to operations for the healthcare facility.
Seattle’s John Rogers Elementary Blends Biophilic Design, Net-Zero Energy Innovation
Scheduled to open in fall 2025, John Rogers Elementary School in Seattle integrates biophilic design principles, emphasizing natural connections, innovative learning spaces, and environmental stewardship.