OVERVIEW
Buildings are part of the community: they can contribute to or detract from their surroundings. In some projects, the social imperative is obvious (a nonprofit job center in an underserved neighborhood). In other buildings, the social justice impact is more subtle. The location of an office building influences who will have access to the jobs it houses, for example.
Additionally, the products and materials that make up these buildings, depending on where and how they’re made, have far-reaching impacts on communities and workers around the globe. Learn here about how to consider social equity throughout your design process, from site selection to product selection.
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LEED to Start Closing Equity Gaps with “All In” Strategy
News Analysis
USGBC will start integrating more equity elements into the LEED rating systems and beyond.
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Landmark Anti-Redlining Law Is in Trouble
News Analysis
The Community Reinvestment Act is being updated, but will regulators do it without giveaways to banks? -
Women in Green Building Hit Hard by Pandemic
News Brief
Gender equity in the workplace may see backsliding due to COVID-19, despite strong employer support. -
Implicit Bias Training: Is It Right for Building Professionals?
News Analysis
Bias training is on the minds of many in the green building community—but it might not be as effective as you expect. We should be doing more.
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Rethinking the Architecture of a Racist Legal System
News Analysis
With the conversation on race and justice coming to the forefront, it’s worth thinking through how architecture can contribute to change. -
‘Architects Declare’ Pairs Climate Commitments with Social Justice
News Brief
More than 150 U.S architecture firms have signed on to fight a triple threat: climate, biodiversity, and justice emergencies.
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Equity in Design and Construction: Seven Case Studies
Feature Article
From an affordable multifamily building to an iconic museum, these projects are designed and built to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion -
Re-forming the Building Industry: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Feature Article
People from marginalized communities are shockingly underrepresented in the U.S. building industry. It’s past time to change that.
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Reverends Preach Air Pollution Protections
News Brief
The United Church of Christ says there is a moral urgency to tame toxic emissions from 100 plants located in populated areas.
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Social Equity Frameworks for the Building Industry
Infographic
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) issues have come to the fore for many firms. But how do you assess, implement, and evaluate your efforts? These frameworks can do the heavy lifting.
