Whether you realize it or not, green buildings are popping up all around us–they may use energy efficient windows, or feature rooftop gardens or water retention systems, or be powered by solar ...

Why green building design is an iterative process If you're striving for energy efficiency, don't expect to reach your goals on day one.

Sustainable design and construction used to be fairly straightforward. Design firms and contractors would take the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ...

Another way in which Los Angeles leads in green building design trends is by transforming existing structures like the Gianni Place bank building, which is the former home to Bank of America and ...

The Green Building 101 series has taken us inside the house and out, looking at site selection, water efficiency, day lighting, eco-power, and environmentally friendly materials. The final segment ...

A program of the U.S. Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification has become a ...

The next big thing in green building design might be to turn an existing idea on its side. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. recently installed a green wall the size of two tennis courts on one ...

As a group, the Top 100 Green Design Firms in 2017 generated $6.21 billion in design revenue from projects registered with and actively seeking certification from third-party ratings groups under ...