Sustainable architecture refers less to how a building looks and more to how it performs; it’s a way of building that considers the full life cycle of a structure, from building materials to daily use ...

Cities and counties around the country are taking sustainability to new heights—and architecture firms are helping them raise the stakes in green design. San Diego and New York are among a growing ...

— Autodesk, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have announced the results of the 2008 Autodesk/AIA Green Index, an annual survey that measures how AIA members are practicing ...

A sustainable-building organization has rebranded to align with its mission to expand meaningful change in Long Island’s building practices. Build Green Long Island – formerly the U.S. Green Building ...

Architects are reviving rammed earth, an ancient building method, as a low-carbon, locally sourced alternative to conventional materials. Its thermal mass, durability, and natural beauty make it a ...

With its diverse transportation system, lively streetscapes, and colorful textures, the most fascinating aspect of the Disney movie “Zootopia” is its architecture. “Zootopia” production designer ...

Traditional craftsmanship meets modern innovation in the work of New Jersey–based Scandic Builders. The environmentally conscious builder utilizes recycled and sustainable materials, renewable energy ...

Buildings adorned with plants are an increasingly familiar sight in cities worldwide. These “green walls” are generally created using metal frames that support plastic plates, onto which pre-grown ...

Imagine you are standing in front of a multimillion-pound building in the centre of the French city, Lyon. It radiates warmth and history with its rammed earth structural walls. Two hundred miles away ...

Architects and engineers are unveiling breakthroughs that could redefine sustainable construction, from passive house retrofits in Brooklyn to MIT’s robot-built modular voxels and India’s ...

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 ...

With planned policy interventions, efficient construction technologies, and data-driven management, the energy sector can become a key driver of sustainable urban development ...