Why Construction Has an Inevitable Concrete CO2 Emissions Crisis
The generation of greenhouse gas in concrete production is a major problem. Changes are needed today—and researchers and engineers are pursuing many possibilities
The Ancient—And Unusual—Building Material Attempting a Comeback: Hemp
Hempcrete is a bio-composite material that can serve as an alternative to traditional lime, reducing the carbon impact of the resulting concrete mixture while improving its insulator-like and energy-retaining properties
From Roadside Waste to Repurposed Flooring
Where others see a littered landscape, one researcher in Colombia saw resources ready to be put to practical use as part of the ‘circular economy’
Is Solar Farm Construction the Next Big Thing in Infrastructure Building?
Facing the urgency of climate change, companies like BP that traditionally invested in the construction of refineries and other oil production resources are pivoting to build in the increasingly profitable solar energy space
New Law Puts Bird-Friendly Design in Flight
New York City has become the first major American municipality to pass a law requiring all new construction to be bird safe. Will others follow?
Green Roofs Turn Parking Garages into Public Plazas, Parks
The Columbus Commons development is a prime example of how higher-cost green roof projects are paired with public resources to maximize value.
What To Do With Oceanic Waste Plastic? Build Roads
MacRebur has designed a way to use plastics polluting oceans and landfills to build roads, parking lots and driveways
This Caribbean Island Aims to Exemplify ‘Resilience Building’ Amid Climate Change
Dominica offers a model—and opportunity—for construction firms to learn how to build as climate-related events threaten the world’s buildings and infrastructure
Builder, Spare Those Trees!
Indiana University’s online, interactive tree inventory offers a model for tree-safe construction projects
Affordable Housing Goes Modular in L.A.
Isla Intersections, the latest modular housing concept currently under construction in Los Angeles, represents many of the challenges inherent in the construction of affordable housing
Here Comes North America’s Largest Living Wall
A new condominium development in the Lone Star state will feature a living wall so big that its proponents argue that it may help clean the area’s air pollution
Are Your Building Practices “Green”? Why It’s Time to Start
Construction accounts for a significant percentage of global carbon emissions, meaning builders need to shift to more sustainable building strategies
How Barton Malow Is Becoming More Environmentally Sustainable
The general contractor aims to focus on renewable energy, local partnerships and better monitoring of its operations
L.A.’s Secret Weapon Against Climate Change: More Trees
Southern California is one of the fastest-warming areas of the U.S., so Los Angeles and other cities are turning to urban forestry as a cooling strategy
Bluebeam’s Contribution to Environmental Sustainability
Here’s a visual look at how Bluebeam Studio Projects has helped promote environmental sustainability in the AEC industry
