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Deep Dives
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Build More or Build Green? Affordable Housing’s False Choice
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The housing crisis is also a climate crisis and a social equity crisis. If we change our ways, we can address them all at once.
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For the Trees
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Mass timber is a billion-dollar industry poised to reduce embodied carbon. Its trajectory may surprise us all.
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Housing for All
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This piece focuses on “Capital A” affordable housing—low-income, government subsidized multifamily rental housing—with proximity to mass transit, jobs and social services. These spaces are models of contemporary policy, planning and building, meant to increase housing security for all people, including those who are without shelter or at risk of being without reliable housing.
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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Biophilia a Hallmark of COTE Top Ten for 2020
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2020 AIA COTE Top Ten winners feature daylight, indoor/outdoor spaces, extensive plantings, and exposed wood.
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A Review of the Current Net-Zero Energy and Net-Zero Carbon Certification Programs
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Until recently, there was only one game in town when it came to net-zero energy and carbon. Now there are several certifications.
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Approaches to Building Re-Entry During COVID-19
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LEED, WELL, and AIA are all offering strategies for re-occupying buildings during COVID-19 without unduly compromising occupant health.
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Aerosols and Micro-droplets: HVAC Approaches During COVID-19
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Good indoor air quality will help if SARS-CoV-2 is airborne, and tried-and-true measures can get us there.
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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