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Standing 45 meters tall in Vancouver, The Hive eliminates conventional concrete shear cores above its podium. By pairing an exterior Douglas fir glulam braced frame with self-centering friction…
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Sep 2026
San Francisco University High School has opened its first ground-up building in 50 years. Designed by Leddy Maytum…
Sep 2026
The Kelsey Civic Center in San Francisco demonstrates how high-density affordable housing can unite aggressive carbon reduction with…
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Four concise briefings connect the projects, materials, policies, and systems shaping better buildings.
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Products, healthy materials, embodied carbon, and reuse.
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Research, professional education, policy, and applied practice.
Professional calendar
Plan ahead with conferences, training, tours, and conversations, from next week to future years.
Oct 6, 2026
In Person · Philadelphia
Mass Timber+ convenes building professionals focused on advancing offsite wood construction and industrialization. Co-produced by WoodWorks and Forest Economic Advisors, the conference features an exhibit hall showcasing commercial products alongside more than 20 technical presentations, keynote talks, and panel discussions. The program…
Oct 7, 2026
Virtual
Heat pump water heaters often require local permits to unlock rebates and incentives, but cumbersome paperwork and prolonged wait times for municipal inspections create friction for adoption. Hosted by New Buildings Institute, this webinar examines modern permitting mechanisms designed to eliminate these…
Oct 8, 2026
Hybrid · Beirut
The Seventh International Conference on Efficient Building Design gathers professionals to examine advanced solutions for climate resilience and sustainable building systems. Held in Beirut with online participation available, the event addresses thermal comfort, heating and cooling efficiency, and carbon reduction across urban…
Oct 8, 2026
Virtual
This live online course examines how integrated digital workflows help architects and designers evaluate and lower the carbon impact of building projects. Attendees will review methods for embedding sustainability metrics, carbon factors, and performance benchmarking into early design concepts and ongoing decisions…
From the library
Three enduring reports selected for their useful precedents and lessons.
GreenLinks · Jan 2022
With the signing of the new Federal Sustainability Executive Order the current administration has set forth aggressive goals to make…
Products · Dec 2021
Supporting its continued commitment to delivering innovative, energy-efficient products, Solatube® International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting…
Products · Dec 2021
Scientists have developed an all-season smart-roof coating that keeps homes warm during the winter and cool during the summer without…
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