Back in February 2014, we discussed the need for adequate R-values to meet current building and energy codes. Buildings in the mid-continent United States with all above-deck thermal insulation require…

Whether your organization uses them for wayfinding or special effects, colored LEDs can make a big impact at theaters, retail establishments, and other occasions where a splash of color is…

The new home of the sixth-largest customer-owned electric utility in the U.S. isn’t just LEED-certified – it’s aiming for net-zero energy and plans to get there with off-the-shelf technologies. The…

Partisanship ruled in Congress for much of 2013, although the two parties did show some holiday spirit at its end by passing a two-year budget bill. What does this mean…

An existing roof doesn’t need solar panels, vegetation, or a certain membrane color to be environmentally friendly. A truly sustainable roof has the best possible performance for the longest period…

Current research at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning’s Center for Real Estate is investigating the economics of virtual real estate, using techniques customarily used for bricks-and-mortar. While the…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a report which examines the impact, effectiveness, and feasibility of including building codes in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). According to…

How long has it been since you tested your emergency lighting? Too many FMs would say it has been longer than a month, a risky answer. The penalties for putting…

Historic gains for efficiency in existing buildings are one of many updates that have been approved for the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The IECC is reviewed and updated…

If a wallcovering is made of recycled content, is it better than another that can be recycled? Is a rapidly renewable material more important than one that came from locally…