AMLI Residential Releases Results of 2024 Sustainability Living Index
Austin’s new AMLI Branch Park is certified at LEED Platinum®, one of AMLI’s 49 LEED® certified communities. Survey shows year-over-year demand for sustainable living is strong CHICAGO — The leading U.S. developer of sustainable apartment communities announced the results of its fifth Sustainable Living Index today. AMLI Residential’s 2024 survey received responses from more than 2,600 AMLI residents on their sustainability opinions and, specifically, how green initiatives impact their...
French school becomes first project completed in Stora Enso’s new automated coating line
Image: ©forma6 The Bourdonnières School in Nantes, France becomes the first project completed using Stora Enso’s automated coating line for cross-laminated timber (CLT). The production line is levelling up the protection for mass timber against moisture, UV radiation and insects. London, April 2024 – The 2,150 m² school, designed by forma6, was constructed by making use of Stora Enso’s prefabricated kit of parts – Sylva™ by Stora Enso. For the first time ever, these parts were automat...
MBH Architects Designs Sweet Izzy: Bringing Cape Cod Charm to Denver's Cherry Creek Neighborhood
Sweet Izzy, Photo courtesy of MBH Architects MBH Architects, renowned for its expertise in innovative design solutions, was tapped by Sweet Izzy, the first and only completely plant-based ice cream shop on Cape Cod, MA, to recreate the essence of their flagship location, bringing the feeling of a New England summer to Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood. MBH Architects has masterfully translated the Cape Cod aesthetic into Sweet Izzy’s 1,300-square-foot Denver location, ensuring that e...
Roofing Alliance Releases New Heat Stress Research - Available Now!
Important safety information surrounding rooftop heat stress joins NRCA bookstore offerings. (Rosemont, IL) — The Roofing Alliance unveils a new training course and report on heat stress in roofing. The Heat Stress for Roofers Training Course and Final Report are now available for purchase in NRCA’s Bookstore. The report and training modules provide important industry heat stress data and its effects on roofers including how to prevent heat-related illnesses, contributing risk factors, pol...
Building's Market Value Can Grow Simply Due to Energy Efficiency Solutions: Sweden’s Case Study
Sweden leads Europe in revolutionizing CO2 emission reduction and energy efficiency through smart energy solutions, resulting in increased property value. Building energy efficiency experts comment on innovations all commercial properties should employ. April 5th, 2024. Inefficient energy usage and poorly managed maintenance systems not only diminish a building's market value but also deter potential investors. With the recent surge in energy prices, building owners actively seek ways to mitiga...
U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v5 for Public Comment
Next version of the LEED green building rating system will drive deep decarbonization, quality of life improvements, and ecological conservation and restoration April 3, 2024 (Washington, DC) – Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, announced the opening of the first public comment period for its draft rating system, LEED v5. This step marks a milestone for LEED and the building...
All 50 States Give Environmentally Conscious Cement the Green Light
Every state department of transportation and the District of Columbia now permit the use of portland-limestone cement Washington, D.C., April 2, 2024 -- The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, commends the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s approval of portland-limestone cement (PLC) in its projects – a move that means the entire U.S. now accepts a lower-carbon version of a critical construction material. Developed with a higher li...
Utah Adopts Off-site Program Based on International Code Council Standards
Utah’s governor has signed into effect a bill that establishes a statewide off-site construction program based on ICC/MBI 1200 and 1205 Salt Lake City, Utah – On March 19, 2024, Governor Spencer Cox signed into effect a bill to create a statewide off-site construction program based on joint standards created by the International Code Council and Modular Building Institute (MBI). This bill is an effort to boost affordable housing and leverage advanced technologies and practices. Utah joins 39...
Engineer Creates First LEED Platinum "Passive House" in Westchester County
GOLDMAN COPELAND ENGINEER CREATES FIRST LEED PLATINUM “PASSIVE HOUSE” IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY Westchester Home Offers a Model for Sustainable, Energy-Efficient, Cost-Effective Residences New York, NY – Daniel Colombini, a Principal at Goldman Copeland, the New York City-based consulting engineering firm, has created the first LEED Platinum “Passive House” in Westchester County, which abuts New York City on the north. The single-family three-bedroom house with an attached garage and abou...
KWK Architects Designs Reinforced Rooms at Residence Halls to Protect Students from Tornadoes, Severe Weather
(St. Louis, MO, Mar. 15, 2024) In areas of the country where dangerous tornadoes and severe weather occur more frequently, more universities are incorporating reinforced rooms, or storm shelters, in their residence hall designs to provide an extra layer of protection for students. These tornado-safe rooms are typically small, above- or below-ground structures made of concrete, masonry or steel that are proven to withstand extreme winds, even those produced by EF-4 or EF-5 tornadoes. The U.S....
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
