Codes & Certifications
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Codes & Certifications
Deep Dives
Get up to speed on complex topics. You can also earn CEUs and download PDF Spotlight Reports.
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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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An Advocate’s Guide to Resilience Regulations
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Resilience is finding its place in city zoning and building codes. Here are some ideas to bring to your local government.
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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Can “Works with WELL” Make Product Selection Easier?
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The International WELL Building Institute has launched a new program to help users find building products and systems that align with WELL feature requirements.
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Be Prepared: The IRA Eliminates the Tech-Based ITC in Just Over a Year
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Beginning in 2025, electricity-producing facilities will need to achieve zero emissions to claim the Investment Tax Credit, making the eligibility of several currently funded technologies uncertain.
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Amid a Silicosis Surge, We Need to Rethink Countertops
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Engineered stone countertops may be causing a spike in silicosis, with cases seemingly tied to the material’s unique properties. Find out what design and construction teams should do.
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3 First Steps to Break the Chains of Slavery in the Supply Chain
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Forced labor is embedded in many common building materials. The building industry can’t solve this alone, but we can ask the right questions.
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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Just For Fun
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