District of Columbia Studies Net-Zero Building Practices
WASHINGTON — A new study released by the District of Columbia Department of the Environment details how the district can best craft policy and create incentives to build zero energy, zero water and Living Buildings.
Entitled “Net Zero and Living Building Financial Study: A Cost Comparison Report for Buildings in the District of Columbia,” the research was conducted by the New Buildings Institute, International Living Future Institute and Sweden-headquartered Skanska.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — With the utmost devotion to sustainability in both purpose and design, the Smith College’s Bechtel Environmental Classroom has become the fifth building in the world to achieve the meticulous standards of the Living Building Challenge. 
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — With the utmost devotion to sustainability in both purpose and design, the Smith College’s Bechtel Environmental Classroom has become the fifth building in the world to achieve the meticulous standards of the Living Building Challenge.