Green or vegetative roofs add a touch of nature to a building and reduce the environmental impact on the surrounding area. At Greenbuild 2014, Mark Munley, business development director for Urbanscape, a Knauf Insulation company, talked about the latest developments in vegetative roofs and other strategies. A modular green roof is a complete system, which […]

If you aren’t going solar in Connecticut, you might want to rethink that. New research from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) puts Connecticut a lofty and surprising third – behind only Hawaii and California – among the 50 states in a measure of the unsubsidized economic potential of a residential solar system. NREL recently […]

Homeowners wondering how to make changes to their home will get answers to their questions, and find local high-quality contractors and suppliers, when they attend the Home Expo ’15 held in Louisiana next month. Now in its fourth year, the annual event is designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping or decorating their […]

Even though technology has streamlined the planning and construction process, homeowners often have difficulty making design decisions, which prolongs construction timelines. But the use of mobile applications (apps) continues to advance, assisting with and simplifying the decision-making process. Manufacturers understand the benefits of this, and are developing apps that align building product decisions with color […]

Oakville, Ontario’s achievements in sustainability initiatives are once again being recognized, including a designation being bestowed on Town Hall for leadership in waste reduction and diversion. The 3RCertified status, and a new LEED Silver certification from the Canada Green Building Council for the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC), were both recognized by […]

As more homeowners look to go green in almost every way, fiberglass and energy efficient windows have experienced a boost in popularity. For those who are seeking to integrate green technology into their home or business, energy efficient windows are a great starting point and preliminary step. First and foremost, fiberglass windows require vastly less […]

Sustainability and efficiency continue to gain in prominence within Australia’s property and construction sectors, with the number of Green Star projects certified by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) rising significantly in just the past year. According to the latest figures from the GBCA, a total of 150 Green Star projects were certified in […]

Though the pace of adoption remains slow compared to conventional materials, engineered lumber is starting to make make headway for use in taller wooden buildings, sometimes called “plyscrapers.” Recent developments have helped to shine a light on mass timber use in taller buildings. Engineered lumber is typically made from layers of small pieces of wood […]

Installing solar panels to face south has been long assumed the best way to capture the sun’s rays all day long. However, as Green Building Advisor‘s Scott Gibson reports, a new study conducted by Opower, a company that analyzes energy data for utilities, finds contradicting evidence that supports west-facing solar panels. The case: the sun […]

Although sustainability, efficiency and livability are modern buzzwords, these are the underlying drivers for keeping our cities and economy healthy. Functioning cities are central to making sure our country continues to prosperity and maintain a high standard of living. Three quarters of us live in cities of more than 100,000 people. Urban policy – something […]