Realtor.com; Getty Images Remember when you used to rubberneck at the sight of solar panels on someone’s roof, or wonder why your neighbors ditched their lush green lawn in favor of xeriscaping? Today, eco-friendly home features are becoming commonplace as we all work in small ways to combat the […] Click here to view original […]

ORACLE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 29 : Chris Bannon, Senior VP of Columbia University Biosphere 2 Center, … [+] Buildings are energy-intensive, creating about 40% of global fuel-based emissions. Think of poor insulation and inefficient energy management, leaving lights on all night or keeping the AC or heat flowing in […] Click here to view original

New rules for buildings approved this month can be lifechanging for millions of EU citizens. Contrary to some of the arguments heard ahead of agreement on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the health, climate, financial and employment benefits of investing in building stock are all good news for […] Click here to view original

The survey also says 42% of India’s top seven cities’ Grade A office stock is already green-certified. (Reuters) Earlier this month, a Gurugram luxury housing project’s 224 luxury flats worth Rs 440 crore were sold within 15 minutes of launch. While reports suggest that demand for luxury flats in […] Click here to view original

Some green groups say any waste and fraud in eco-projects are just collateral damage. Keir Starmer must learn from the Tories’ failures and ensure green projects are well planned and resourced In the energetic pursuit of net zero , billions of pounds could be squandered needlessly. That’s the lesson […] Click here to view original

Here’s what comes to mind when our building industry readers think about product brands in 24 categories. 2024 Green Builder Sustainable Products of the Years Download the full issue here: https://bit.ly/4cXIsOV Lake City, Colo., April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Every year, Green Builder Media surveys our sustainability-minded readership […] Click here to view original