In downtown Houston, Skanska USA’s 1550 on the Green, a 28-story, 375,000-sf office tower, aims to be one of Texas’ most sustainable buildings. The $225 million project has deployed various ...

Explore the future of sustainable composites in architecture, from bio-based and recycled materials to hybrid solutions.

Sustainable architecture is an integrative approach that seeks not only to minimise energy consumption and reduce environmental impacts but also to harmonise the built environment with its social, ...

The creation of quality affordable housing, long a concern in New York City, has taken on added urgency in recent years, particularly as Mayor Bill de Blasio has made it the centerpiece of his agenda.

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, has released its annual list of the Top 10 ...

The concept of green architecture is gaining traction globally, driven by a growing awareness of environmental issues. At the same time, Pittsburgh is also emerging as a hub for green innovation. With ...

Skilled and reliable plumbing contractors will always be highly-valued, after all, no building project can be completed without an appropriate plumbing system. However, as we’ve seen across all major ...

Mario Cucinella Architects has started constructing two multifunctional towers to shape Vienna’s skyline. Situated in the 2nd district in Vienna, where a dynamic urban development “Viertel Zwei”, has ...

On-site renewable generation, particularly BIPV, is set for a significant boost under Europe’s updated Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Image: Philipp Tur, Shutterstock. Earlier this year a ...

If you care about climate change, you may have considered becoming a sustainable architect. But how do you become a sustainable architect, and what does that look like in practice? Here is our step-by ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — T2Earth, a sustainable building materials company, announces the launch of OnWood Plywood, an eco-friendly fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW). Made without toxic chemicals, OnWood ...