Northglenn, a Denver suburb, opens a net zero, all-electric city hall with a mass timber structure

When targeting net-zero energy performance, AEC professionals are advised to tackle energy demand first. This AIA course covers brick masonry's role in reducing energy consumption in buildings. 

Newer developments include windows made with nano-crystals that control intense heat penetration while lighting living areas from the outside.

Slowed by the recession—and often by protracted negotiations—some big redevelopment plans are now moving ahead. Here’s a sampling of nine major mixed-use projects throughout the country. 

The Green Building Initiative announced today that it has named Jerry Yudelson as its president to accelerate growth of the non-profit and further leverage its green building assessment tools, including the highly recognized Green Globes rating system.

Set to open in late 2015, the 46-story Clearpoint Residences condo tower will feature planted terraces circling the entire structure. 

A new prerequisite in LEED v4 calls for each project to measure whole building energy use, and then share that data with USGBC.

WDMA's National Architectural Door Council has initiated a project to create ISO-compliant Product Category Rules for architectural wood flush and stile and rail doors

A new tool from the engineering firm Buro Happold takes into account both energy and economic performance of buildings for a true measure of efficiency.