Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called “embodied carbon” and what percent of our greenhouse gas emissions does it make up? And more important, how can we reduce it? – Mike O., Durham, NC As the process of ...

The use of concrete in the construction of new infrastructure is a significant contributor to the widespread challenge of reducing embodied carbon. Embodied carbon are the carbon dioxide emissions ...

Sustainable architecture is becoming more important than ever as the AEC industry is working to reach carbon reduction and sustainability targets. The presentation discusses standards, guidance, data ...

Design and construction professionals know that buildings are responsible for 37% of global carbon emissions and significantly contribute to a company’s carbon footprint. Embodied carbon, emissions ...

In the past couple of decades, the A/E/C industry has made huge strides to curb the impacts and help new commercial buildings operate more efficiently. Net-zero energy and high-performance buildings ...

The impact of multi-storey building design considerations on embodied carbon emissions, cost, and operational energy has been revealed for the first time. Using a computer model, researchers estimate ...

California became the first state in the nation to codify limits on embodied carbon in buildings, a move experts say is crucial for mitigating climate change. Earlier this month, the California ...

CARMEL – When the first Passive House on the Central Coast was completed in Carmel, it introduced the concept of incorporating proven construction methods that reduce energy use by up to 90% and ...

How can Seattle chart a course toward the city it aspires to become? As we navigate our pressing urban challenges with opportunities for revitalizing our downtown core — re-purposing vacant office ...