Articles Tagged with ''energy efficiency''

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

Integrating firestopping with air barrier systems is no longer an optional “best practice”- it is a necessity for the modern, high-performance educational building.

Only time will tell if nascent technologies can close the gap on these challenges to realize economically viable solutions that will usher a breakthrough in the market and catalyze efforts to decarbonize the building sector.

Merritt Gaunt has been named President and CEO of Guardian Industries, a Koch company. In this role, he will assume leadership of Guardian Glass, one of the world’s largest glass manufacturers.

Vitro Architectural Glass announced the launch of Solarban Champane crisp, warm-toned low-e glass that’s a natural fit for all color palettes.

S-5! announces the establishment of a formal Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policy, including a Modern Slavery Statement, underscoring the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, ethical business practices and strong corporate governance. 

A Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly HVAC filter, tested to rigorous scientific standards, provides a validated approach to capturing airborne allergens and fine particles, helping maintain cleaner indoor air even when outdoor conditions are challenging.

The EIFS Industry Members Association announced that its 2026 Annual Meeting will be held for the first time ever in Washington, D.C., March 25–27, 2026.

Modern fabrication technologies have transformed steel from a conventional building material into a precision-engineered architectural solution. With the ability to deliver slender profiles, long spans and exceptional durability, steel is reshaping what glass curtain walls can achieve.

In its new report, the IEA indicates that buildings remain the largest CO₂ emitters and calls for stronger building codes, greater retrofit spending, and wider use of digital optimization. Energy efficiency specialists say these steps only pay off when building systems are steered by AI that can react in real time.