Director of Sustainability remains hopeful of a carbon-free future in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
Engineering consulting firm The Harman Group, now IMEG, utilized a unique structural engineering solution, walking columns, in the structural design of the tallest all-residential building in the City of Philadelphia – The Laurel Rittenhouse Square.
Joining the SE 2050 Program brings firms together to make real change in the AEC industry.
A related podcast discussing life cycle analysis can be found at the end of this post. By Laura Hagan Though in recent years the AEC industry has focused on decreasing carbon emissions in building operations through energy-efficient systems, frequent monitoring of energy use, and increased awareness, the built environment still contributes nearly 40 percent of
GIS systems can do much more than simply sharing data; they can even improve workflows and organizational efficiency.
Second in a series based on the IMEG executive guide, “Mass Timber 101: A Guide to the Hottest Sustainable Building Material.” By Heather Heidenreich Cross-laminated timber (CLT) has become a popular building material across the U.S. due to its unique aesthetic, sustainable qualities, and potential cost savings. In response, the International Code Council (ICC) created
Learn how the built environment can help healthcare organizations improve provider satisfaction, one of the four goals of the Quadruple Aim.
At some point every healthcare facility will need to modernize its Central Sterilization Services (CSS), one of the least recognized yet highly critical departments.
April 26, 2022, marks the 200th anniversary of the birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted, the founder of American landscape architecture. Landscape architects across the U.S., myself included, are celebrating this bicentennial.
The new Prairie Trails Early Learning Center is the school district’s first net-zero facility – a result of highly sustainable features and team collaboration.
