Raw Materials
Raw Materials: Vinyl
PVC is a common yet controversial plastic used in construction. See how it's made and what happens at the end of its life. Read more
Two new LEED-rated dormitories at the Illinois Institute of Technology will monitor energy used by every person in real time?using electronic fish. Read more
Tales From the Downturn, Part Four: Dan Probst
According to Dan Probst of Jones Lang LaSalle, the recession will not hurt green construction. In fact, the new economic climate makes it a necessity. Read more
Suffragette City
The restoration of City Hall in University City, Mo., not only aimed to reclaim the building's Beaux Arts past but also to establish its energy-efficient future. Read more
Book Excerpt: Big Box Reuse
As stores like Wal-Mart and Kmart leave one large structure for a larger one, communities around the country are finding creative uses for the buildings left behind. An excerpt from Julia Christensen's new book, Big Box Reuse. Read more
Promise vs. Performance: A Deeper Shade of Green
LEED certification is suposed to free a building from being a drain on our energy resources. But how well do those ratings reflect actual performance? Read more