2020 has been a test by fire for the retail industry. It was thrown into a storm where there was an equal chance of survival as well as a fatal end. Retailers that made the right decisions, rewired their processes, and created new digital experiences were able to...
Currently, offshore wind technology supplies just 0.3 percent of global power generation. However, its potential is massive. Offshore Wind Outlook 2019, one of the International Energy Agency’s latest reports, anticipates that the global offshore wind power capacity...
Efficient material design and the use of low-carbon concrete are crucial to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) during the construction process, according to a report from C40 Cities, Arup, and the University of Leeds. Eliminating material waste at the...
With sustainability and green design at the forefront of the commercial real estate industry, biophilia, health and wellness, net zero energy and efficiency are hot topics in development and design. That’s why the U.S. Green Building Council’s Massachusetts chapter...
The construction and design sector is making steady progress when it comes to mass timber and taller wood buildings. Rigorous fire, seismic, and load bearing tests have led to changes in building codes that will soon go into effect in both Canada and the US that...
Utah became the latest state to update its commercial building energy efficiency code from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2018 IECC in July. The new code permits the use of the ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2016 standard, giving building owners and...
Detroit's 59-year-old convention center will become the largest LEED certified building in Michigan when it is awarded the second highest green building certification on Wednesday. TCF Center, recently renamed from Cobo Center, has earned the gold level of Leadership...
Target’s famous bull's-eye is so cosmically linked with the brand that it’s hard to imagine the retail behemoth ever messing with the logo’s red color. But over the past decade — under pressure from customers, shareholders and employees — Target’s retail future is...
Generating public support for climate action may require more extensive education about the health and economic benefits, according to a report from the U.S. Green Building Council. The report, “Standard Issue Volume II,” surveyed 1,850 adults across the U.S., and...
The new Cambria Hotel development in downtown Detroit has received $6.8 million in lower-cost energy efficiency funding from PACE Equity LLC as part of its $49 million mixed-use redevelopment project, Crain's has learned. A local development group announced plans...
The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors has approved a landmark resolution—championed by AIA members—that defines immediate and long-term efforts to engage the architectural profession in the fight against climate change. “This is a defining...
The U.S. Green Building Council says that the LEED residential market has grown 19% since 2017. Nearly 500,000 single family, multifamily, and affordable housing units have been certified globally, and more than 400,000 units are located in the U.S. On average,...
The U.S. Department of Energy says that facilities that install renewable energy systems are reaping considerable savings. Examples include: • Retailer Best Buy installed solar panels and upgraded energy conservation to realize a cost savings of 25% over the course of...
The most obvious benefit to slower speed limits in cities is improved safety. Fewer crashes and injuries including collisions with bicycles can be expected. But there are other several other possible gains that can be realized by forcing drivers to slow down on...
Pop-up parks that provide instant open areas for public use and programming can revitalize under-utilized spaces and add vibrancy to neighborhoods. Some of these spaces may have originally been used as parking lots or become abandoned after a fire destroyed a...
Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflective type of paint, a sheet covering or highly reflective tiles or shingles. Nearly any type of building in any locale can benefit from a cool roof, but builders and designers must consider the climate and other factors before...
There’s been a lot written about green building – and with good reason. Sustainably-built office buildings are not only a good business decision for developers—making properties more valuable and improving NOI due to reduced maintenance and energy costs—but they also...
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved ANSI-GBI 01-2019: Green Globes Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings as a consensus document and American National Standard. The Green Globes rating system was first published in 2010. The revised 2019...
Student dining facilities on college campuses look very different today than they did five or 10 years ago. Gone are the days of the buffet-style, assembly-line cafeteria environment. Students are looking for more specialized, enticing, and engaging environments and...
While the real estate industry has become much better at integrating sustainability into new development projects, owners and developers have been less successful at driving sustainability in existing buildings. The market is not collectively taking advantage of the...
A bit of history In 1880, infectious diseases were nearly 5 times as prevalent as chronic diseases. Building code aimed to combat this primary public health concern and focused on air health and cleanliness, considerations that are now standard in any space. Chronic...
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