The announcement follows months of stakeholder input and expertise to establish a universal definition of a net zero building. It will serve as a guide for state and local governments and companies setting energy and carbon reduction targets to achieve global climate goals.
The Consolidated Headquarters Complex for the California Military Department recently opened, bringing together the California Army National Guard, California Air National Guard, and California State Guard in one location.
Driven by rising energy costs, government mandates, long-term cost savings, and simply doing the right thing for future generations, schools are increasingly turning to engineers and architects to move towards net zero energy consumption.
According to the latest determinations issued by the U.S. Department of Energy, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 would achieve greater energy efficiency in commercial buildings compared to the previous edition (2016) of the standard.
Several topics and sessions will be specific to Canada at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance 2023 Summer Conference taking place June 12-15 in Vancouver, BC, including a full day of access for members of the FGIA FENBC Region.
The U.S. Green Building Council announced nearly 100 net zero certifications earned under the LEED Zero program, representing more than 23 million square feet of space.
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development and New Buildings Institute have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding formalizing the organizations’ relationship.
Earning praise for its leadership in building net-zero, highly sustainable municipal facilities, the newly completed Santa Monica City Hall East has claimed yet another honor, winning the 2020 Building Team of the Year Award from the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIA.
Kingspan has announced its support of the World Green Building Council’s ambitious campaign to accelerate the transition to a net zero built environment by 2050, as official sponsors of the Advancing Net Zero project.