The built environment will evolve constantly, and NextCity.org reports that 75% of the infrastructure that will be in use by 2050 has not yet been built. That calls for a lot of concrete, and we need to avoid the emissions associated with that growth if we are to provide housing, workplaces, and everything that connects humanity on an equitable basis […]
Most conversations about the carbon footprint of a building focus on the activities that go on inside the completed construction. The HVAC system and lighting, for example, contribute to the building’s operational carbon footprint. But there is an additional type of carbon emissions to consider: embodied carbon, which can account for as much as half its lifetime environmental impact. Like […]
Puzzling over the best siding option for your home? The most environmentally friendly option may be a home without siding. Sustainable building techniques like earth-sheltered homes or structural materials like adobe and rammed earth eliminate the need for cladding. However, if you already own a wood-framed house, you will have to choose a cladding material. And the most environmentally friendly […]