OVERVIEW
It’s easy to get caught up in the details—earning one more LEED point or getting that documentation you need for recycled content.
But it’s a lot easier to achieve all the project goals if the owner and the whole project team are in agreement about why you’re putting in all this work in the first place. Stuff like:
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slowing down climate change
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dealing with global water shortages
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avoiding depletion of nonrenewable resources
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preventing public health problems associated with manufacturing
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righting social wrongs
Here we set the scene, providing context that can help get—and keep—everyone on the same page about project goals.
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Obama: “Listen to People First”
News Brief
We can’t make progress on sustainability unless we meet people where they are, said former president Barack Obama at Greenbuild Atlanta.
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How to Cope—and Even Hope—in an Age of Apparent Doom
News Analysis
Climate change is here, and hope may seem elusive. But it’s our only chance, according to social scientist Susanne Moser.
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Changing Building Design for a Changing Electrical Grid
Feature Article
The way we get our electricity is evolving, and buildings need to be ready to respond.
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Centering Equity: The Quest for Justice in Green Building
News Analysis
The NAACP says equity has been forgotten by the sustainable building sector.
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Decarbonization Can Work in Emerging Economies but Faces Flak
News Brief
Achieving zero-carbon buildings is possible in the world’s biggest developing markets, but a new report recommends improvements.
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Ending Human Exploitation in Building Supply Chains
News Brief
Building professionals push for ways to ensure “slave-free” buildings.
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Gas Is Going Out of Style
News Brief
Natural gas hookups are being banned as more and more cities encourage building electrification.
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Passive House on Campus: Eight Exemplary Projects
Feature Article
Passive House has energy, carbon, and comfort benefits for higher ed. But getting the details right isn’t easy.
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People Want a Greener Future but Don’t Know How to Get There
News Brief
Sixty percent of people identified recycling as one of the top three ways to help the environment. Only 7% chose “Live in a green building.”
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Carbon Offsets and How to Select Them
Primer
With more owners looking to reverse the embodied carbon impact of their buildings, it’s important to know how to buy legitimate offsets.