As cities scramble to meet their ambitious emissions reduction goals, local governments are increasingly looking to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner forms of energy. New York City, for example, has become the latest major city to ban the use of natural gas in new buildings, … [Read more...] about New York City moves away from natural gas in new buildings
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This Chicago project raises the bar for sustainable urban development
With city populations expected to increase dramatically in the coming decades, it is essential that we take up a model for low-carbon development that promotes a thriving and sustainable future for urban communities. A recent development proposal in downtown Chicago is the … [Read more...] about This Chicago project raises the bar for sustainable urban development
Here are America’s 10 best sustainable buildings of 2020
Buildings generate nearly 40% of the world’s CO2 emissions—and since two-thirds of the buildings that exist today will still be around by the middle of the century, architects need to rethink their design now to have a chance of meeting goals for a net-zero economy. The industry … [Read more...] about Here are America’s 10 best sustainable buildings of 2020
This high-tech wood reflects sunrays and keeps homes cool
Conventional construction materials used for building our homes are most often inefficient. Cooling our houses during the warm season, for instance, usually requires a staggering amount of energy and associated carbon emissions. In an attempt to find a solution to this, … [Read more...] about This high-tech wood reflects sunrays and keeps homes cool
NYC approves law that targets its biggest source of CO2 emissions: buildings
Since the building and construction sector is responsible for around 30 percent of global energy consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions that come with it, decarbonizing our buildings is an essential step for curbing climate change. On Thursday, the city of New York … [Read more...] about NYC approves law that targets its biggest source of CO2 emissions: buildings