Cambridge Plans Massive Energy Efficiency Retrofit
This medieval English city is investing $1.5 billion for energy upgrades for the entire city.
Green Building
Empire State Building Retrofit Being Replicated Across the US
The program is so successful, cutting energy use 38%, that it's being used as a model for commercial buildings.
Green Building Taking Off in Hospitality, Retail Industries
These industries present unique challenges for green building, but even here it's taking off.
View Gets $60 Million Infusion for Dynamic Glass
Corning, which rarely invests in young companies, led the Series E round of venture capital.
Performance of 60,000 Buildings Open to Public
The Department of Energy's new Building Performance Database is the largest publicly available dataset to date.
Hawaii Launches Effort to Double Efficiency of Buildings
The state will pay through the energy savings generated, while creating 5000 jobs.
NASA's Sustainability Base Opens, LEED-Platinum
NASA views the building as a test bed where its space technologies are adapted for building performance.
Which Countries Have the Most LEED-Certified Buildings?
The US still leads by far on certified buildings, but they are spread around the world now.
CoStar's Washington DC Headquarters are LEED-Platinum
CoStar, which maintains the largest commercial building database, was the first to incorporate green-rated buildings, making it easy for clients to find them.
World Bans Brominated Flame Retardants, US Addresses Formaldehyde
160 countries voted to phase out flame retardants and a US law requires standards for formaldehyde.
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