Green building methods and sustainable architecture focus on environmentally responsible and energy-efficient construction practices. They aim to minimize negative environmental impacts not only ...

LEED certified buildings are proven to save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier environments for people. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ...

With growing concerns about the construction industry's contribution to climate change, sustainable design is more important than ever. As the year comes to a close, we toast the best, most ...

Sustainability is a word we read and hear about on a daily basis and it is a word that is very misunderstood. Acceptance of the sustainability concept has not been very satisfactory because people ...

A man of many hats, Emilio Ambasz practiced green architecture long before it was fashionable. By Matt Shaw This article is part of our Design special section about making the environment a creative ...

The creation of quality affordable housing, long a concern in New York City, has taken on added urgency in recent years, particularly as Mayor Bill de Blasio has made it the centerpiece of his agenda.

As part of a competition to alleviate Paris’ urban housing issues, Michael Green Architecture designed a carbon-neutral residential high-rise that would be the world’s tallest wood building if ...

If you care about climate change, you may have considered becoming a sustainable architect. But how do you become a sustainable architect, and what does that look like in practice? Here is our step-by ...

As the climate crisis continues to present itself as a significant threat to the future of the ecosystem and built environment, this year's IPCC report, titled Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – March 26, 2025 – The 23 rd annual New York State Green Building Conference, hosted by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) brings together approximately 250 ...

We may live in big cities with tall buildings and wide roads, yet we still feel the need for a connection with nature. Architects and interior designers have responded to this desire for a more ...