New and noteworthy

Boost Happiness and Save Energy with Adaptive Thermal Comfort

Ready to expand your comfort zone? Handing control to occupants is the best way to ensure they’re satisfied. Read more »

The Green Urban Future Is Taking Shape in Toronto

Sidewalk Labs is validating strategies for carbon-neutral neighborhoods—and finding valuable lessons for any urban development in the process. Read more »

Blue Roofs: Smart Stormwater Systems

Hanging Gardens offers a “smart” blue-roof system that stores water on roofs, monitoring weather and local stormwater to more effectively manage runoff. Read more »

California Approves Flame-Retardant-Free Insulation Below Grade

Though products are not yet on the market, a state commission has given the go-ahead for select foam insulation without flame retardants or fire testing. Read more »

Inquire Within: Realizing Regenerative Design

A new “field guide” to becoming a regenerative practitioner suggests starting with oneself. Read more »

Op-Ed:

LEED Finally Lives Up to Its Promise

The 4.1 version of LEED’s design and construction rating systems is outstanding. Is it too late? Read more »

Guest Blog:

Sustainable Design Leaders Find Comradery at Greenbuild

The SDL Show-and-Tell session is where Greenbuild becomes more personal, more intimate, less business-to-business, and more community-centric. Read more »