New ‘Conscious Capitalism’ documentary to inspire business on sustainability

A special first-look event was held recently in Atlanta for “Beyond Zero”, a documentary in development on the life of Ray Anderson. The founder and chairman of global modular carpeting manufacturer INTERFACE is widely heralded as one of the pioneers and primary influencers in the pursuit of conscious capitalism as it relates to sustainability.

Big Change Starts Small at Mustard Seed Tiny Homes

The tiny home movement has captured the imagination of many Americans, but real estate, insurance and quality issues remain. The solution, says the founder of Mustard Seeds Homes, may be to build—and dream—a little bigger.

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

NYC's first Passive House apartment building open for rent

Because they are built to such a high level of airtightness, the apartments use heat from daily activities such as laundry to help warm the home.

Colleges, universities providing lessons on green, sustainable building

Higher education taking lead in educating people about value of high-performance construction

EPA honors LG Electronics as Energy Star Partner of the Year

LG was first recognized as ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in 2012.

Letting nature shine: Earth Hour goes lights out for climate change

Movement includes 7,000 cities across more than 180 countries

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

GLAS provides look at future of efficient thermostats

Aesthetics only part of appeal of Johnson Controls' newest product

Report: Barriers are Falling for Community Scale Solar Power

CSS can be the ‘killer app’ for cooperatives, supplying a cost-competitive, locally sourced, clean energy resource.

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'

Demand, research drive ERV, HRV development

Improving efficiency, occupant comfort key as building envelopes tighten