The Big Picture
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.
The Big Picture
Deep Dives
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Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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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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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.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Tristan Roberts Joins Editorial Team
Op-Ed
BuildingGreen expands the editorial staff at EBN with a new associate editor.
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BuildingGreen to Assist McGraw-Hill with New Magazine
Op-Ed
BuildingGreen is pleased to announce an agreement with McGraw-Hill Construction through which we will provide editorial guidance and articles for an upcoming magazine called GreenSource.
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From the Editors
Op-Ed
BuildingGreen welcomes Drew George to our Advisory Board, takes over hosting of the Big Green e-mail listserv, and announces that
EBN is now printed on FSC-certified paper.
Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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Just For Fun
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