A couple of years ago, the chief of the United Nations talked about some of the merits of eco-friendly cities. He pointed out that cities use...
Last month’s COP27 summit was particularly interested in the climate implications of one of humanity’s oldest and most important industries: construction. Traditionally one of the world’s...
The construction industry is one of the most resource intensive sectors. Various aspects of the construction process adversely impact the environment. However, with the growing environmental...
Combating climate change requires a global effort. That’s why organizations all over the world are taking steps to improve sustainability in whatever ways they can. One...
You may surprised to hear how much of an environmental impact the construction industry has. According to figures from 2018, construction companies accounted for 39% of...
It has been said that about a third of global energy consumption is in buildings – from the raw materials needed in their construction to their...
It’s hard to find an industry that isn’t being affected by the idea of “going green.” Fast food restaurants run advertisements about ditching plastic and computer...
With the onset of green revolution in the AEC industry, the conventional methods followed in planning, construction and maintenance were found to be inefficient in green...
Green home construction used to occupy such a niche that home builders only embarked on these projects when they had a client who specifically asked for...
The green movement has swept the United States, influencing everything from the clothing we wear to the food we eat to the cars we drive. In...