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The Sound of Sustainability: Acoustics in High-Performance Design

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Acoustic performance is often overlooked by human-centered design. A holistic approach shows how to navigate the complexities of “sustainable acoustics.”
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design: The Goals Are Aligned

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Green building is not just for those with means.
Community-Scale Sustainability: Accelerating Change for People and Planet

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By working at the neighborhood scale, designers and developers can more dramatically improve environmental performance and social equity.
When Passive House Goes Big

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More projects are proving Passive House is achievable for large urban buildings. The lessons learned along the way can help guide cities to a low-energy, resilient future.

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Homebuilders and Code Officials Partner to Create Green Standard

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The National Association of Home Builders is working with the International Code Council to create a new residential green building standard.
Lights Out for the Incandescent Lamp?

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The inefficient incandescent lamp is in danger of being banned, with several initatives in the U.S. and abroad in the works.
White House Aims to Curtail Federal Energy Use

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An executive order sets new environmental goals for federal facilities, but some suggest that it does not go far enough.
Appraising Green in Vancouver

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The Vancouver Valuation Accord aims to bring environmental responsibility to real estate appraisal standards.

Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.

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