Sustainability
10 articles
What Are Building Ventilation Principles for Air Quality and Efficiency?
New COVID-19 ventilation guidelines have led to increased energy consumption, making energy efficiency a secondary concern for many building operators.
Green Building Performance Lags Despite Data, But Post-Occupancy Insights Promise Change
A hospital deconstruction project in Boulder successfully recovered 93% of its materials, totaling 30 million pounds, marking a significant departure from traditional demolition practices.
What are sustainable building materials and their environmental benefits?
The construction phase alone can be responsible for up to half of a building’s total life-cycle emissions, a significant environmental burden often overlooked.
Innovative DRI Steel for Greener Construction
A 20 percent rise in key construction materials can eliminate at least half of a typical construction job's expected profit, even as new policies demand greener alternatives.
Eco-friendly insulation materials and R-values
New research reveals that all eco-friendly insulation materials assessed demonstrate significantly less environmental impact than their mineral or fossil-based counterparts, according to mdpi .
Sustainable DIY Home Improvement: Using Recycled Materials
The average American household generates 2,000 pounds of waste annually, according to an EPA Report 2023.
Understanding Insulation's R-Value and Environmental Cost
The insulation material within residential structures could be utilizing blowing agents with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 1030, making them 1030 times worse for the environment than carbon diox
What Are Sustainable Building Materials and Their Environmental Benefits?
Between now and 2050, upfront carbon emissions from new construction alone are projected to account for half of the world's total carbon footprint, according to the World Green Building Council .
Small Off-Road Engine Market Expands, Driven by Electrification
Last year, sales of battery-powered lawnmowers in North America surged by 28%, while traditional gasoline models saw their first decline in a decade, according to an Industry Trends Report .
Data-Driven Building Material Selection for Performance
A single building material's thermal performance can be precisely quantified across ranges of bulk density, thickness, and temperature using specialized databases, revealing a hidden layer of complexi