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Findings from recent research conducted in Singapore showed that exterior greenery on buildings brought over 100 species to the studied areas while also regulating interior and exterior temperature. Photo Credit: Unsplash/Pawel Czerwinski
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New Study Uncovers Benefits of Biophilic Design in Urban Environments

New research shows that exterior green design, such as plant-covered facades, can boost biodiversity and regulate temperature. 

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An amendment to Boston's zoning code requiring that most new large buildings achieve net-zero carbon emissions from the day they open was recently approved. If policy had gone into effect in 2023, Boston’s annual total greenhouse gas emissions would have been reduced by 0.58%, a percentage equivalent to all waste-related emissions in the city. Photo Credit: Unsplash/Osman Rana
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Boston Advances Towards Carbon Neutrality through New Building Policy

The Boston Zoning Commission has amended the city’s zoning code to mandate that most new large buildings achieve net-zero carbon emissions from the day they open. This change will bring the metropolis one step closer to its 2050 carbon-neutrality goals. 

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Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots, was one of Massachusetts' more prominent projects of 2024. Photo Credit: Kraft Sports + Entertainment/USGBC
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USGBC Reveals 2024’s Top 10 States for Green Building

On Jan. 29, the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual Top 10 States for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) list. Determined based on LEED-certified gross square footage per capita, the 2024 list showcases the states that have best adhered to the LEED v4 framework.  

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Leila Claire Cahillane & Anne Whitsel

International design firm HDR recently selected Leila Claire Cahillane and Anne Whitsel as the firm’s Sustainability Stewards of the Year. Cahillane and Whitesel were honored for their leadership within the firm’s global network of environmental leaders and for their participation in the firm’s Sustainability Stewards Program, where members serve as activators in achieving local environmental vision. 

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