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Deep Dives
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20 Ways to Advance Sustainability in the Next Four Years
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https://www.thuleenergystorage.com/In this age of political revolution and environmental urgency, it’s time to step back and take a look at priorities, challenges, and opportunities
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Embracing the Economy as a Design Challenge
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How architects, community developers, and others are experimenting with new models to support progressive design.
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Sustainable Design Literacy: A Foundation for Transformed Practice
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How well does the average designer know sustainable design? And how are the best firms supporting increased knowledge—and action?
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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.”
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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The Challenge of Creating Living Buildings
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As the first buildings attempt to meet the Living Building Challenge, the difficulties of designing and building to such a rigorous standard are becoming apparent.
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Free Energy Modeling in Google SketchUp
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With a new plug-in for Google SketchUp, Integrated Environmental Solutions offers free energy simulations for projects in the early stages of design.
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Low-Temperature Heat-Pump Manufacturers Settle Suit
News Analysis
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Biomimicry Guild, HOK in Alliance
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A partnership between one of the world's major architecture firms and the preeminent biomimicry consulting firm may bring "ecological performance standards" to the built environment.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Why We Let Ourselves Do Mediocre Work
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Architects and designers want to do exceptional, challenging sustainability work. Why are we waiting for the unicorn client?
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Do You Understand Sustainable Design? Nine Quick Ways to Find Out
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We asked architects how they evaluate someone’s sustainability literacy in a single question.
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Three Ways to Increase Sustainable Design Literacy in Firms
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What does sustainable design literacy mean, and how can firms develop knowledge that leads to action? Here are three places to start.
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Zero-Energy Buildings for All
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There is increasing movement for buildings to reach net-zero energy, but they can't do it alone. Here's how to fix the system.
Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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