Energy codes around the world get stricter every year, architects need to prepare for various challenges ahead. The first step is to understand the key metrics needed to conduct early-stage analyses ...

Contractors love a technical challenge, especially if they can learn something new and helpful along the way. And few projects fit that criteria better than the Kendeda Building for Innovative ...

Among these, the WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) wall panel stands out as a transformative solution, offering the warmth of ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the construction market hard across the board. However, for firms providing sustainable design and construction, the impact of the crisis may have more profound effects.

What is passive solar energy, and how can passive solar be incorporated into energy efficient home designs? A natural builder shares tips on building an energy-efficient home. To me, the art of ...

Flooding and wildfires are leaving the world damaged, but how will we rebuild? That is a question that comes up time and time again. Concrete blocks and wood framed 2×4’s are both commonly used ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. A graduate of my Sustainable Design course at Toronto ...

After reading this article, you should be able to: > Describe the attributes of wood materials that apply to green building. > Discuss sustainable design considerations for the application of wood to ...

Sustainable architecture refers less to how a building looks and more to how it performs; it’s a way of building that considers the full life cycle of a structure, from building materials to daily use ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — March 2, 2026 — The future of sustainable building takes center stage in Syracuse this March, as the 24th Annual New York State Green Building Conference rallies industry leaders ...

The creation of quality affordable housing, long a concern in New York City, has taken on added urgency in recent years, particularly as Mayor Bill de Blasio has made it the centerpiece of his agenda.

The United States is leading the way in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green buildings, according to new research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. As the country that set ...