OVERVIEW
Whether it’s regulatory pressure or voluntary incentives, there are many external forces that affect green building practices. Here we collect info on everything from local codes to award programs to the internal policies of the federal government.
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2018 AIA COTE Top Ten Build Community
April 19, 2018News Analysis
The 2018 AIA COTE Top Ten winning projects combine small ecological footprints with big social benefits.
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Energy Grades to Be Posted in NYC
February 5, 2018News Brief
Whether it earns an A or an F, each building in New York City has to display its energy grade.
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From Ozone Depletion to Global Warming: The Kigali Amendment
November 6, 2017Primer
The amendment builds on the Montreal Protocol’s legacy, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
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Innovative Products and Technology from the Greenbuild Expo
December 30, 2013Feature Article
Our product editors pick some winners from the expo floor at Greenbuild 2013 while raising questions about some materials.
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Trump’s EPA Sets New Rules for Chemicals Under TSCA
August 25, 2017News Brief
Faster reviews and more industry-friendly risk assessments are among the changes to new TSCA rules.
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Energy Reporting: It's the Law
July 30, 2012Feature Article
As building owners comply with new laws to report energy use, the data may change the industry-and the act of reporting it already has.
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New York State Launches Initiative to Scale Net-Zero Retrofits
July 25, 2017News Brief
The state has budgeted $30 million to develop a self-sufficient, private sector-based market for deep energy retrofits of multifamily buildings.
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Ten Strategies for Growth in a Recession
July 1, 2011Feature Article
The economic collapse hit small and mid-sized design firms hard, but many with a green focus have adapted. We asked them to share their stories.
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Opting Out of Paris Accord Fortifies Global Warming Battle
July 10, 2017Op-Ed
By making the administration’s position clear, Trump’s decision unleashed a wave of actions to stabilize the climate.
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Water Policies: Encouraging Conservation
August 28, 2008Feature Article
Conserving water goes beyond building design and technology. Water use is governed by federal, state, and local policies, from maximum flow requirements to pricing structures that encourage or discourage conservation.
