Green Building

Smart Windows, Advanced Insulation Show Strong Growth Prospects

Dynamic smart windows and advanced insulation have a negligible market today, but will grow to a $829 million market by 2020.

Code changes represent the largest single-step efficiency increase in the history of the national energy code.

Chicago will retrofit 100 city buildings using private financing, including City Hall, police stations and schools.

The iconic building is wrapping up its $550M retrofit, achieving Energy Star certification.

San Francisco leads the 30 largest office markets for green building opportunities.

Passive house designs can reduce energy consumption by 90%.

Buildings that want LEED certification can now get a credit for integrating smart grid demand response programs.

FHA and Fannie Mae will make refinancing available to older properties so they can become more energy efficient.

The 40-story building in Pittsburgh features the latest green building technology.

TD Bank branch will produce as much energy as it consumes each year.