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$30.8 Million Solar Project in San Antonio Progresses
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 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.
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.
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.
University of Hawai’i Mānoa’s RISE Center Earns LEED Gold Certification
The Walter Dods Jr. RISE Center, a six-story, live-learn-work facility at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH), has officially achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Green Building Initiative Launches New Decarbonization Framework
On Jan. 15, the Green Building Initiative (GBI), an international nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer, released the newest addition to its sustainability building assessment and certification tools for real estate owners: Green Globes® Journey to Net Zero™ (JNZ).
Mass Timber Buildings Proliferate Thanks to Sustainability Benefits, Efficiencies
As architects and construction professionals look to 2025, the year’s most exciting industry trend might just be…wood. More specifically, engineered wood products and mass timber are opening new doors and design possibilities, allowing forward-thinking project teams to build more efficiently and sustainably across a number of verticals.
LEED Certification of Commercial Properties Sees Big Post-Covid Increase
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way many people in the United States work, shifting numerous companies to remote and hybrid operations and—for a time—pushing commercial real estate vacancies (specifically office buildings) to nearly 20% at the end of 2023. However, as companies begin to rebalance hybrid work and bring more operations back to the office, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports that interest in its LEED for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) certification has increased significantly.
Expanded Minnesota High School Unifies Student Body, Embraces Sustainability
After six years of planning, renovation and building, the state-of-the-art White Bear Lake High School has officially re-opened its doors to faculty, staff and students.