Green Building & Design

7 Smart Buildings Taking Innovation to the Next Level

What’s next in the evolution of smart buildings? Everything is pointing toward big data and making greener decisions based on energy analytics.  These smart buildings feature the latest technology to help reduce energy usage and more. “Smart building technology allows us to operate buildings based on where people are and what their immediate needs are for lighting and HVAC and things like that,” says...

5 Green Hotels to Visit on Your Next Vacation

Top Green Hotels to Visit on Your Next Vacation Green hotels are making waves in the world of sustainable design. Hotels are occupied at all hours of the day, seven days a week, which means energy consumption quickly adds up. The United States alone has more than five billion square feet of hotel space total and counting. That’s why "greening" the hospitality industry has the potential to be a groundbreaking development...

Green Office Tips: How to Create a Greener Office Building

Saving energy in the workplace can make a big difference in reducing your carbon footprint. With how much time we spend at work, our workplace is just as important as home when it comes to healthy indoor air quality, comfort, and overall atmosphere. Studies have shown  that having a green office increases cognitive functioning and productivity—so taking steps to make your office a little greener is truly a win-win.  ...

The 7 Most Sustainable Cities in the World

Boston is among the top sustainable cities in the world. [Photo: Pixabay] By Lauren Bell. Explore the 7 most sustainable cities across the globe. By the year 2050, current projections reveal that two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities. In this urban vision of the future, building efficiency will become increasingly important to economic, social, and environmental development in sustainable cities. ...

5 Sustainable Building Materials Changing the Way We Build

Sustainable building materials contribute to healthier environments and a greener future. by Lauren Bell Sustainable building materials are essential for greener buildings—and a healthier world. Construction and demolition waste makes up about 40% of the total solid waste stream in the U.S. and about 25% of the total waste stream in the European Union,  according to the United States Green ...