The construction industry is "by far" the largest emitter of greenhouse gases of any sector, according to the U.N. Builders and designers are attempting to tackle climate change using new products, ...

The humble facade of two 140-year-old storefronts in downtown Minneapolis conceals a building on the cutting edge of clean energy technology. The McKnight Foundation's new headquarters on Washington ...

As the start of 2025 has already shown with the destructive Los Angeles wildfires, the impact of climate change on businesses and homes can be devastating. Many owners and construction contractors ...

Buildings, construction account for around 37% of global CO2 emissions despite improvements in efficiency and renewable ...

The U.S. construction sector, worth more than $2.2 trillion annually, is continuing to build in the eye of the storm. Extreme heat, flooding, wildfires, and hurricanes are no longer rare, they’re ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—On a Wednesday in late September, Amparo Vigil showed a contractor around the modest, three-story building she owns in San Francisco’s outer Mission District. The contractor—just ...

Smart government policies, thoughtful design and innovative new construction materials can help South Florida weather rising seas and ensure clean water and healthy air. That was the finding Wednesday ...

There are a few different methods that can be used when framing a structure. For the climate cabin frame, our master carpenter, Mike Shellman, chose to go with a basic wood construction. It’s a common ...

Eighty percent of greenhouse gas emissions come from just 57 companies, a 2024 study showed.

The policy penalty: While billions of dollars sit in global ESG funds, Sub-Saharan Africa receives a mere 3,5% of total ...