Sustainable Communities
Buildings don’t stand alone; they’re part of a community. If the fabric of that community supports goals like walkability and cycling, then efforts within the buildings to support those activities can really make a difference.
Sustainable Communities
Deep Dives
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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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New EcoDistricts Protocol Aims for Green Building at Scale
News Analysis
Want to get your neighborhood from here to there—where “there” is more social justice, environmental health, and economic growth? You’ll need directions.
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Surgeon General to Designers: Promote More Walking
News Brief
The U.S. Surgeon General has made walkable communities this year’s nationwide health focus.
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Huge Carbon Savings from Transit Could Dwarf Building Efficiency
News Analysis
LEED-EBOM project data confirm that how people get to the office has a greater impact than other green building efforts.
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Walkable Texas Neighborhood Turns Out to Be Walked In
News Analysis
Research shows that when they moved to a more livable community, new residents reported more physical activity, social engagement, and cohesion.
Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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