How ISO/TS 34700 Shapes Ethical Thanksgiving Turkeys
When you think of Thanksgiving, the focus naturally goes to the turkey and the feast. Behind that centerpiece is a supply chain: breeding, raising, transport,…
What Is Green Coding & Carbon-Conscious Coding?
In today’s fast-evolving digital world, sustainability in software development is just as critical as energy-efficient hardware. The rise of green coding—also known as carbon-conscious software…
The Sustainability Trade-Offs of Generative AI Technology
A request made through an AI-based virtual assistant consumes 10 times the electricity of a regular search engine query. This is because the computational power required to…
ISO 19869:2019—Clean Cookstoves
At the intersection of health, environment, and poverty alleviation—especially in low- and middle-income countries—clean cookstoves offer a key solution. Their promotion is directly linked to…
ANSI/ASHRAE/NEMA Standard 201-2016(R2020): Facility Smart Grid Model
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…
ANSI/IES LP-9-20: Commercial And Industrial Facilities
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…
ASTM E2921-22: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments
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…
ISO 13153:2012—Design Process For Energy-Saving Buildings
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…
Sustainable Tourism
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…