Case Studies
The Center for Human Ecology was designed by OPAL to Passive House standards despite being located in a cold climate.
Case studies of buildings offer strategies that worked in the real world along with lessons learned about what could have gone better.
Case Studies
Deep Dives
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Build Green on a Budget: Lessons from Affordable Housing
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Sustainability doesn’t have to cost more—and no one knows that better than affordable housing experts. But every project type can benefit from these 12 cost-reducing ideas that support people and the planet.
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The Promise of Biobased Materials—and How to Use Them Now
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There is a lot of hype about carbon storage and other benefits of natural materials, but their potential is real. Read about those that are ready for prime time—and the ones we hope will take off next.
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Waste Not, Want Not: Case Studies of Building Material Reuse
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Reclamation and reuse of building materials can be a tough sell and hard to design for, but many project teams have learned to make it work. Here’s how.
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Resilient Design: 7 Lessons from Early Adopters
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As storms reveal weaknesses in our built environment, some project teams have adopted more robust, durable principles.
In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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High Performance, High Design: The COTE Top Ten for 2021
News Analysis
The American Institute of Architects has announced its COTE Top Ten high-performance building winners for this year.
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COTE Top Ten for 2023 Provide Open Space Teeming with Life
News Analysis
The COTE Top Ten for 2023 promote biodiversity, equitable access to nature, and other positive outcomes for occupants, owners, and broader energy and water systems.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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