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.
IN-DEPTH
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Opting Out of Paris Accord Fortifies Global Warming Battle
Op-Ed
By making the administration’s position clear, Trump’s decision unleashed a wave of actions to stabilize the climate.
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2017 AIA COTE Top Ten Awards Emphasize Buildings That Teach
News Analysis
This year’s winning projects act as revolutionary models for a variety of challenging building types.
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EPA to Regulate Hazardous Chemicals in Building Materials
News Analysis
Asbestos, HBCD, and other chemicals face restrictions under the new Toxic Substances Control Act.
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Canada: Green Building Can Help Meet Emissions Commitments
News Brief
A report describes how Canada can realize its 2030 carbon emissions targets, while growing the country’s green building industry.
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“Product Lens” Focuses on Whether Chemicals Can Harm Us
News Analysis
UL’s new take on ingredient transparency uses the Cradle to Cradle screening method while adding notes on exposure risks.
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TSCA Reform: Chemical Regulations, at a Cost
Primer
In a world where we can’t even ban asbestos, a new law revamps how the federal government regulates chemicals—but some worry it steps on the toes of progressive states.
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Cutting Emissions as Cities Grow: 8 Actions from WRI
News Brief
Energy efficiency is a prime investment in an era of rapid urbanization, saving $2 for every $1 invested, according to a new report.
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EDGE: A Green Building Playbook for Developing Countries
News Analysis
With this quick-start design tool, architects choose materials and strategies based on ROI as well as sustainability.
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The Lacey Act and the Building Industry: Sourcing Legal Wood
Primer
Lumber Liquidators will pay millions for importing illegal wood products. Could architects or contractors be fined for buying them?
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AIA’s 2016 Top Ten Span Difficult Building Types
News Analysis
From a lab to a museum to a grocery store, this year’s COTE Top Ten awards showcase impressive energy savings in buildings with intensive energy usage.
