Defining the Goal
A series of deceptively simple challenges have attempted to clarify what "green" building is, but have failed to set truly measurable goals.
Environmental Building News—June 1, 2009
Save the Icing for Last
Before considering high-profile features such as wind turbines and photovoltaic arrays, we should focus on the basics of green building.
Environmental Building News—May 1, 2009
Remembering Greg Franta
Greg Franta, FAIA, not only inspired green builders, he made them laugh.
Environmental Building News—April 1, 2009
Remembering Gail Lindsey
With Gail Lindsey's recent passing, the green building industry has lost a passionate and inspired member.
Environmental Building News—March 1, 2009
Technology Just One Piece
Designer Chris Hammer suggests that green builders would do well to focus more on behavior and less on technology to conserve energy.
Environmental Building News—March 1, 2009
Integrate Food Production and Green Building
Adding local food production to the goals of green building makes sense for the environment and human health.
Environmental Building News—January 30, 2009
Greening Our Infrastructure
The infrastructure stimulus plan being shaped by the incoming Obama Administration is an opportunity to reduce automobile dependence while improving public transit, bicycle commuting, stormwater management, and other green measures.
Environmental Building News—January 1, 2009
GreenBuildingAdvisor.com to Launch
BuildingGreen is launching a new Web-based tool for residential green building in January 2009.
Environmental Building News—January 1, 2009
Making Indoor Plants Safe for Birds
Indoor plants have many benefits, but may confuse birds, causing them to fly into windows.
Environmental Building News—December 1, 2008
Regulations Demanding Actual Data Are Leapfrogging LEED
Now that California and Washington, D.C., are mandating energy use reporting for commercial buildings, the designation “LEED Certified” should be reserved for projects that document their actual performance through LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance.
Environmental Building News—October 1, 2008
