The Sustainable Sites Initiative has announced a two-year pilot of its rating system for landscapes, which addresses environmental and social issues.
“LEED for Landscapes” Opens Pilot, Attracts Brownfield Rehabilitation Projects Read More »
The annual Buckminster Fuller Challenge awarded its $100,000 prize to an African project to reverse desertification. The Living Building Challenge was among five other finalists.
Fuller Challenge Passes Over Living Building Challenge, Recognizes “Operation Hope” Read More »
Worldwide, the square footage of certified green building space will increase 780%, from approximately 6 billion square feet in 2010 to 53 billion square feet in 2020, predicts a new report from Pike Research.
Worldwide Green Building Area to Increase 780% in Ten Years, Says Study Read More »
EPA has proposed two approaches to regulating coal ash not used in concrete or other materials.
EPA Proposes Disposal Rules for Coal Ash Read More »
After an embarrassing report pointed out flaws in the system, Energy Star is revamping its standards, certification processes, and image.
Energy Star Beefs Up Requirements and Enforcement Read More »
A new DOE program tries to encourage more price competition on high-efficiency windows, but the purchasing program is anything but streamlined.
DOE Launches Website for Affordable, High-Efficiency Windows Read More »
A series of court decisions reveals the high costs of remediating corrosive Chinese drywall—and holds the manufacturers responsible.
Chinese Drywall Manufacturers Liable for Millions in Damages Read More »
