Articles Tagged with ''green building''

The recently published Metropolis + Interface U.S. Sustainable Design Report 2026 provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the U.S. building design and construction industry. The report primarily focuses on decarbonization, material transparency, and circularity.

With its durable qualities and malleable form, copper is currently experiencing a renaissance. Its ability to bridge historic restoration with contemporary design — and its unparalleled resilience — puts copper at the forefront of current architectural trends. 

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced its 2026 Board of Directors, including newly elected officers and directors approved by GBI membership.

Greenbuild has officially announced the theme for its 2026 event: Invest for Impact, a forward-looking call to action highlighting the power of sustainable investment, innovative design, and responsible development to drive meaningful change across the built environment.

The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA) has selected its Board of Directors for 2025 - 2026, exhibiting the depth and geographic breadth of the statewide organization.

The latest version of the LEED rating system, LEED v5, is open for business. Registration is open, the Credit Library the Reference Guides are published, and a new version of Arc has replaced the old LEED Online platform.

On December 10th at the 21st Annual California Green Building Awards & Green Gala, the USGBC California (USGBC-CA) community will honor movers and shakers from across the state’s green building industry during the 15th Annual California Green Building Awards and Community Awards. 

All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) announced it took home Green Exhibitor Award accolades for exemplary performance at the recent Greenbuild 2025 conference.

The 2025 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo convened at the Los Angeles Convention Center from November 4-7. Five major themes emerged that encapsulate the current discourse in "green building" and where the AEC is heading with regard to sustainability.