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Deep Dives
Get up to speed on complex topics. You can also earn CEUs and download PDF Spotlight Reports.
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Existing Buildings Are Architecture’s Future
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Take a plain old building and turn it into something remarkable, and you’ll also help save the planet.
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Wood: What’s Good?
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Mass timber seems alluring because of its low carbon footprint, but not all wood is equally sustainable. We dig deep into the controversy over which types of timber are “climate smart.
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The Next Four Years
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The Biden-Harris administration may be the most important ever relative to the environment.
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ESG: 6 Things Building Professionals Need to Know
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Clients need AEC professionals to help them achieve environmental, social, and governance goals. Here’s how people are turning aspirations into strategies.
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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AIA Brings 2030 Targets Down to Earth
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The AIA 2030 Commitment offers architecture firms practical steps for implementing carbon-neutrality goals.
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LEED AP Credential Maintenance Program Launched
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The Green Building Certification Institute has released credential maintenance requirements for LEED APs, including education and fees.
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States Adopt BIM for Energy, Cost Savings
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BIM allows state governments to streamline design and construction of state buildings and track their performance over time.
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Two Studies Analyze Green Building Performance
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Two post-occupancy studies of certified green buildings found that prioritizing energy efficiency in design leads to better performance, highlights inaccuracy of energy modeling.
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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