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Many American schools are aging. Nearly 50% of U.S. schools date back to between 1950 and 1969. It’s not surprising that these buildings aren’t sustainable

The energy efficiency of buildings is the main goal of these code changes, with the hope that the efficiency of all buildings (residential and commercial) will rise by about 10 percent

From a historic hurricane and wildfire season to unprecedented social distancing efforts in commercial buildings, extreme conditions pose challenges when it comes to designing resilient, high-performing commercial enclosures—particularly commercial rooftops

Sunshades are an integral factor in enhancing not only the aesthetic of a building, but also its efficiency and sustainability

The construction industry, like many others, stands on the edge of green transformation

With an increased emphasis on protecting natural resources, architects are working hard at finding innovative solutions

Recently, USGBC conducted a “Women in the Workplace” survey that revealed women across the green building industry are facing historic challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis

The environment we are occupy on a daily basis, including the buildings we live and work in, are constructed with functionality and aesthetics in mind

One of the current trends is due to the subject that has dominated headlines for all of 2020, COVID-19. Because of the pandemic, the world is changing. Importing products from across the world is an idea that is leaving companies hesitant and concerned

Focused on enhancing the staff's experience in an attractive, healthy and productive workplace, the building also is designed to achieve both the USGBC's LEED Gold certification and the International WELL Building Institute's certification