In collaboration with Bright.Green, a U.K.-based appliance and electrical manufacturer, the University of St. Thomas, a private research institution in Saint Paul, Minn., announced a $2 million investment to advance cutting-edge research in microgrid technology.
As architects and designers learn more about the impact of the built environment on occupant wellbeing, aspects of biophilic design are ever more thoughtfully and intentionally integrated into learning spaces.
Researchers at England’s Northumbria University are finding a new role for artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction sector.
Washington State University Vancouver’s Life Sciences Building recently achieved LEED Gold status from the U.S. Green Building Council, one of the highest honors in the green rating system used across the globe.
The State University of New York Oneonta (SUNY Oneonta) campus is a model of sustainability in action. The university has amassed numerous green accolades over the years, and over the past decade has doubled down on reducing its environmental impact.
The city of San Antonio’s $30 million solar project is steadily advancing with 13 out of 42 solar-focused locations already commissioned, bringing the Texas city closer to its goal of net-zero energy for all municipal building by 2040.
New research shows that exterior green design, such as plant-covered facades, can boost biodiversity and regulate temperature.
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.
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.
