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
The Problem With Concrete
Why experts are taking a new look at one of the construction industry’s most ubiquitous materials
Can Porous Concrete Combat Climate Change?
In the face of climate change, permeable pavements offer a sustainable alternative
Would You Live on the Water?
Floating houses offer unique advantages and challenges amid climate change. Are they a viable option?
Solar Sustainability
Polysolar’s Haimish Watson on advances in materials technology
Milwaukee Bucks Want to Save the Birds
Populous designed the world’s first bird-friendly arena
Prefabricated Habitats for Humanity
In the midst of a housing crisis, Sonoma County starts its own factory to build house.
What Is Cross-Laminated Timber?
One of the latest innovations in construction has a surprising source — the past
The California Solar Mandate
A critical step forward? Or a waste of time and money?
Testing the Limits of Timber Construction and Pushing Sustainability
Benton Johnson of SOM is leading the Timber Tower Research Project
Cross-Laminated Timber: No Longer the “Alternative” Alternative
Sustainable building alternative CLT allows for efficiency in building and less risk on the jobsite
