Sustainability Archives - Green Building News

Inside a Fossil Museum That Doesn’t Rely on Fossil Fuels

3 weeks ago2 weeks ago11 mins

The Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park Museum at Rowan University used mass timber construction to reduce the building’s carbon footprint.

Healthier Healing Spaces for All

3 months ago2 months ago9 mins

Construction Specialties launched Acrovyn in 2004 as the first complete PVC-free wall protection line, and it has long been a reliable healthcare solution.

Baptist Hospital exterior, featuring a large building with brick and tall windows across the front.

How Prefabrication Enhanced Sustainability and Resilience at Baptist Hospital

3 months ago3 months ago9 mins

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.

Texas’ IDEA Public Schools dug into data to reduce energy use, save money

5 months ago5 months ago12 mins

2024 was a big year for Texas’ IDEA Public Schools. Three IDEA campuses—IDEA Elsa, IDEA Rio Grande City and IDEA Edgemere—earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recognizing superior energy performance and commitment to sustainability.

U.S. Green Building Council Reflects on Long-Term LEED Impacts

7 months ago7 months ago6 mins

In November, the USGBC released the LEED Impact Report highlighting progress the council has achieved over the past 30 year and the significant role that green building has played in achieving global sustainability goals.