Sustainability
A Hollywood EPIC Puts the Spotlight on Solar
Hudson Pacific Properties’ pathbreaking office project offers a roadmap for integrating photovoltaics into buildings.
Top 10 LEED-Certified Buildings in California in 2020
A roundup of notable office buildings that were awarded LEED Platinum certification this year.
Podcast: Committing to Net Zero
In the first episode of our “Sustainability Street” podcast, CPE examines the science behind and the misconceptions around net zero carbon and net zero energy commitments.
Peak Carbon Emissions Fall, But Faster Decline Needed
Global carbon emissions peaked in 2019, but the world is heading for a 3.3-degree rise in temperature by 2100, Bloomberg research says.
Where Investment Strategy Meets ESG
Bradford Stoesser of Wellington Management on why evaluating climate risk is central at the institutional advisory firm.
Greenbuild 2020 Conference Highlights
USGBC leaders and real estate executives explore a variety of topics, including trends in reducing carbon emissions, healthy building strategies, and ideas for a sustainable future.
Addressing World Challenges With Sustainable Measures: Q&A
Design and landscape experts at Francis Cauffman Architects and the American Society of Landscape Architects discuss green building and nature-based solutions to enhance human health and combat climate change.
Measuring the Value of Biophilic Design at Greenbuild
Jim Determan, David Kepron and Erin Linney discussed what we gain from truly integrating nature into the built environment.
Exploring the Power of Adaptive Reuse
Greenbuild panelists share insights on the challenges and rewards of creatively repurposing older buildings.
Cutting Carbon Emissions Through Electrification
A new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy finds that energy-efficient electric heat pumps cut commercial buildings’ greenhouse emissions by 44 percent.