AGC releases decarbonization playbook to help assess, track, reduce GHG emissions

The Associated General Contractors of America released a new, first-of-its-kind, decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on projects. The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry is part of the association’s efforts to make sure construction firms play a leading role in crafting carbon-reduction measures for the industry.

Mass Timber

Bjarke Ingels Group designs a mass timber cube structure for the University of Kansas

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and executive architect BNIM have unveiled their design for a new mass timber cube structure called the Makers’ KUbe for the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design. A six-story, 50,000-sf building for learning and collaboration, the light-filled KUbe will house studio and teaching space, 3D-printing and robotic labs, and a ground-level cafe, all organized around a central core.

Laboratories

Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists

Learning more about the scientific work being done in the lab gives designers of those spaces an edge, according to Adrian Walters, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal and Director of SMMA's Science & Technology team.

Airports

The next destination: Passive design airports

Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards.

Urban Planning | Oct 20, 2016

Despite troubled development, Masdar City forges ahead

The detailed master plan for Phase 2 of Masdar City has been unveiled by CBT.

Green | Oct 12, 2016

Acting as a giant air purifier, this tower could help solve China’s pollution problem

The 23-ft tall tower operates almost entirely on wind energy.

Codes and Standards | Oct 10, 2016

New sustainable landscape development and management credential launched

GBCI offered the first testing opportunity Oct. 3 at Greenbuild

Codes and Standards | Oct 6, 2016

Obama administration will spend $80 million for smart cities initiatives

The technology is targeted for climate, transportation, resiliency.

Green | Oct 4, 2016

The Clear Orb is one of the shortlisted projects for 2016 Land Art Generator Initiative

Designed by Heerim Architects & Planners, The Clear Orb would produce just under 600 million gallons of clean water annually.

Sustainability | Oct 4, 2016

One World Trade Center officially awarded LEED Gold certification

The skyscraper received the certification despite a setback caused by Hurricane Sandy.

Industry Research | Oct 3, 2016

Structure Tone survey shows cost is still a major barrier to building green

Climate change, resilience and wellness are also growing concerns.

Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Oct 3, 2016

Pioneers in achieving LEED certification

The Animal Community Center in Milpitas, Calif. sought to be the first LEED Gold building of its kind in the country.

Sustainability | Oct 3, 2016

Gensler-designed auto dealership to become world’s first to reach net zero

Toyota of Corvallis has also joined a few other Toyota dealerships around the country to achieve LEED Platinum certification.

University Buildings | Oct 3, 2016

Enhancing university life: The smart shower bead

Residential spaces that need to meet high traffic demands while accommodating an ever-changing populace creates a unique set of obstacles for any educational institution’s housing.