Go big AND stay green? How Austin is juggling growth and the environment

How does a city like Austin experience inconceivable growth while maintaining a focus on sustainability and environmental-friendliness? We talk to LUCIA ATHENS, the woman charged with keeping things green in the Silicon Hills.

New Georgia center as good to environment as refugees it will serve

Leaders of Friends of Refugees, a Georgia-based non-profit, knew they needed a building. To make the project more attractive to donors by lowering operating costs, executive director Brian Bollinger studied up on high-performance. Here's what he learned, and the facility that will result.

The Midwest: A heartland with a heart for sustainability

Founder and chairman Bob Fincher used part of his summer vacation to tour Midwest companies that are championing the integration of green technologies and tactics into our homes and other buildings. Here's what he found.

Bringing new intelligence to water heaters

Rheem's Triton commercial solution uses sensors to prevent catastrophes, improve efficiency

The case for making green building improvements

New WorldGBC report urges businesses to capitalize on economic benefits, improved occupant satisfaction

Green-building certifications on rise in major international markets

Canadian markets top inaugural International Green Building Adoption Index, reporting highest percentage of green office space

Study: Aerosol-based duct sealing superior to traditional sealing methods

Approach particularly beneficial when access to ductwork limited

Building green boosts efficiency, financial benefits

Approach quickly becoming standard for facilitiy construction

'Wonkavator' no longer movie magic

thyssenkrupp's MULTI elevator system helps buildings overcome challenges of global urbanization, improve efficiency

Smart building platforms becoming smarter

Ventacity Systems technology helps commercial users optimize efficiency, create healthy environment

Sensei teaches the art of easy serviceability

All unit components designed to be removed in less than 10 minutes

Solution spotlights efficiency, serviceability

Rooftop unit helps lead Rheem's commercial line expansion

Climate Control systems offer efficiencies for residential, commercial applications

Solution design focuses on positive up-front, back-end financial impact

Wind-Free solution brings added comfort, efficiency to HVAC market

Samsung anticipates technology to be game-changer

Solution's infrared sensors detect body heat, activity to spur HVAC efficiency

Technology gives HVAC units 'mind of its own'