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Big Change Starts Small at Mustard Seed Tiny Homes
The tiny home movement has captured the imagination of many Americans, but real estate, insurance and quality issues remain. The solution, says the founder of Mustard Seeds Homes, may be to build—and dream—a little bigger.Jillian Cooke, Wellness Within Your Walls set to go broad with unique view of wellness
The group is about to take its 10-prong message to the masses. But the question is, will they be ready for it?Hospitals prescribing ‘heal thyself’ approach to sustainability
U.S. healthcare providers are among our most prolific consumers of energy on a building-by-building basis, and also one of our largest contributors of waste. Here's how the industry is starting to be mindful of environmental as well as patient health.EV charging stations more than a luxury, now a differentiator
Electric vehicles still account for a small percentage of automobiles on U.S. roads — about 1.13 percent of market share by the end of 2017 — but the growth trend is clearly upward. And that means builders and developers are increasingly compelled to include EV charging stations in their projects.Sustainability’s female financiers: Investing in a future that works
Capital market opportunities and risks in sustainability finance have begun to be in vogue. Here's how women are finding a niche in this brave new world.In 2017, Georgetown transitioned into a 100% clean energy city. I wanted to find out why & how
Renewable energy source contracts included fixed prices for the city's long-term future.Toronto selects smart city technologies for building operators
The program focuses on bridging the gap between emergent smart city technologies and building and infrastructure operators seeking innovations to enhance the city's liveability.Retailers leading DOE energy reduction programs
The sector faces a cumulative energy bill of $41 billion a year with diverse building types.Insulated tiles transform roofs into energy savers
New 3 IN 1 tile combines protection, insulation, solar into a single product to boost energy efficiencyDOE building initiatives save $3.1 billion in energy costs
Partners are driving the adoption of new energy efficient equipment through targeted technology campaigns.Apple converts buildings to 100% renewable energy
To get to 100 percent renewable energy for its own facilities, the company worked to set an example for others to follow.Listen up: Device designed to hush exterior noise
University's prototype expands on noise-canceling technology for residential, commercial useThe case for making green building improvements
New WorldGBC report urges businesses to capitalize on economic benefits, improved occupant satisfactionGreen-building certifications on rise in major international markets
Canadian markets top inaugural International Green Building Adoption Index, reporting highest percentage of green office spaceColleges, universities providing lessons on green, sustainable building
Higher education taking lead in educating people about value of high-performance constructionSee More »