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
Get up to speed on complex topics. You can also earn CEUs and download PDF Spotlight Reports.
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How Six Affordable Housing Projects Got to Green
Feature Short
Stories of designers and developers who overcame the challenges of building affordable housing that is also green, sustainable, and healthy.
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The Secret Math Behind RMI’s New Headquarters
Feature Short
Designing for net-zero energy and carbon in the nation’s coldest climate is not just a physics problem. There’s also the chemistry.
In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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Toledo Museum Is State-of-the-Art at a Century Old
News Analysis
Solar panels and micro-turbines enable a historic art museum to reduce its electrical usage 79%.
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Presidio Neighborhood Is First LEED-ND 2009 Certified Project
News Analysis
The historic San Francisco redevelopment is the first to earn LEED for Neighborhood Development certification since the rating system was formally launched.
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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