The Black Desert Resort in Ivins, Utah, was developed with help of $153 million in C-PACE financing, according to Jon Day, CFO at Reef Capital Partners, which owns the resort. First published on The first phase of the Black Desert Resort near Zion National Park in Ivins, Utah, had […] Click here to view original […]

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a climate-friendly wall and ceiling covering that temporarily retains moisture, helping to maintain a comfortable indoor environment in heavily occupied spaces. According to a study published in Nature Communications , the covering components are manufactured using 3D printing and are composed of mineral […] Click here to view original

Google has built an unprecedented office constructed entirely with mass timber. The move marks a cutting-edge innovation in sustainable building, as timber is renewable, lighter, and reduces carbon emissions by a reported 96% . In addition to the building practices, it will contain energy-efficient solar panels , large skylights […] Click here to view original

ENVIRONMENT EXPLAINED Here’s what you need to know about polyvinyl chloride, or PVC Photo by Adrian Calinescu/500px/Getty Images You’ve seen it in the flooring aisle at big-box home improvement centers, or on HGTV. It’s called “resilient” flooring and it’s rugged, cheap, and easy to install. Tiles of the material […] Click here to view original

Mike Wagner, local permit coordinator for Photon Brothers, joined rooftop solar advocates to release a new rooftop solar report in Denver, Colorado. Harnessing clean energy from renewable sources like the wind and sun allows us to live greener, healthier lives. Rooftop solar is also a critical strategy for helping […] Click here to view original

Net-zero ready homes could help lower carbon footprint, but more skilled workers are needed to build them The duplexes and triplexes at Basalt Vista, behind Basalt High School, are net-zero, which means they generate more energy than they use. Built by Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley, they’re also […] Click here to view original