If you think of the primary building materials that are used in the construction of your home, what types come to mind? You’d probably agree that materials such as wood, steel, and concrete make up a ...

The terms “net-zero” and “sustainable buildings” may evoke images of the shiny, new skyscrapers being built in cities all over the world to meet a range of new environmental regulations. From the ...

“Sustainable development.” “Building green.” These terms have become so common in the construction industry vernacular that we can sometimes lose sight of what green actually means and why it is so ...

Smith College’s Bechtel Environmental Classroom, a new 2,300-square-foot learning center set on 240 acres of land in nearby Whately, Mass., has achieved top honors for environmental sustainability, ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - For Lowcountry building experts, Florida’s deadly building collapse has highlighted a common problem for the structural integrity of so many properties, water damage. “I ...

You could reasonably argue that in Chuck Hoberman’s book of virtues, flexibility would be number one. The latest mission for the transformable-design guru — who has created everything from huge ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the US, buildings are a tremendous energy burden. About 70 ...

The climate crisis demands that we retrofit them—which won’t happen at scale until architects start seeing themselves as political actors. As an architecture critic, I’ve always maintained that the ...

At Clackamas High School, students have two things every student should have: fresh air and natural sunlight, instead of the blue glow of fluorescent tubes. It’s a better place to learn and a better ...

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are used to maintain comfort in campus buildings. Conditions are managed through centralized environmental controls that are monitored by ...