Nearly all electricity is consumed in a building of some kind: homes, retail establishments, offices, schools, factories, hospitals—the list goes on. ANSI/ASHRAE/NEMA Standard 201-2016(R2020): Facility…
The average American spends as much as 90% of their time inside—mostly at work. As such, ensuring that buildings are healthy is critical for the well-being…
Architects are increasingly interested in reducing the environmental impact of the buildings they design. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) helps answer questions that arise during the…
Globally, buildings and construction are responsible for much of our energy and resource use: 60% of electricity use, 12% of water use, and 40% material…
A vast majority of travelers look for sustainable options when traveling. According to three different studies, 96% of travelers, 90% of consumers, and 87% of…
More than 80% of the global GDP is generated in cities. This means urbanization, if managed well, can contribute to sustainable growth through increased productivity,…
Sustainability is a crucial consideration in the construction industry. There are two main metrics for measuring a building’s sustainability: embodied carbon and energy efficiency. But…
In our solar system, energy begins with the sun. The core’s extreme pressure—250 billion atmospheres—and temperature—15.7 billion kelvin—drives fusion, resulting in a decrease in mass…
In the event of an emergency, anyone can feel some level of apprehension. However, during any unique crisis, certain people are at risk. According to…