84 Lumber’s Longstanding FSC® Certification Typifies the Company’s Commitment to Sustainability

Thu, 05/25/2017 - 09:00

Customers no longer view sustainable building materials as a specialty option. Rather, for many builders and homeowners, they’ve become mandatory.

Obayashi Moves Forward in Pursuit of WELL Certification

Thu, 05/11/2017 - 16:05

We are pleased to announce that Obayashi has completed the document acquisition and submission process for Techno-station for WELL Certification. Techno-station, the main building of the Technical Research Institute (TRI), is the first project in Japan to register and submit this high level of document verification.

Sustainability Success Story: VMware’s Journey to Becoming a Sustainability Leader

Wed, 05/10/2017 - 17:35

VMware is a pinnacle example of radical scaling of sustainability within a corporation. Their rapid rise to the top of the corporate sustainability ladder sends a message to other companies that it’s never too late to begin your renewable energy journey.

Trane Educates EE Global Attendees on How Connected Building Technology is Evolving Conventional Energy Management Techniques

Mon, 05/08/2017 - 17:00

Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will participate in a panel discussion at the 2017 EE Global Forum in Washington D.C., on May 8 at 1:15pm ET.

Titled “No More Status Quo: Are Technologies Disrupting Conventional Models,” Brad Trevillian, director of energy services at Trane, will discuss how connected building technology drives efficiency of commercial buildings and how the transition to an integrated systems and services model is transforming the industry.

U.S. Survey Ranks Piedmont Natural Gas a Top Utility Environmental Champion

Wed, 04/26/2017 - 14:55

Ingersoll Rand to Discuss Embedding Sustainability in Operations at Building Energy Summit

Wed, 04/26/2017 - 09:30

W. Scott Tew, executive director, Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability at Ingersoll Rand (NYSE: IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, will speak to building owners and operators on energy efficient technologies and solutions at the Building Energy Summit. The event is scheduled to take place April 27 in Washington.

Case Study Snapshot: TAIPEI 101

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 11:05

CBRE’s Sustainability Group has made TAIPEI 101’s green profile soar, helping it become the first LEED v4 Platinum super tall building in the world and the only project to achieve 90 points.

When Energy Storage Joins the Blockchain the Entire Energy Community Benefits

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 12:15

Answering the call for increasing energy self-reliance, a grassroots electricity-sharing model is emerging. “Community microgrids,” comprising community-owned or subscribed solar PV and other renewable energy sources, offer participants and surrounding consumers the security of energy resilience in times of grid failure and protection from energy price increases driven by volatile energy markets.

Green Power in India

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 11:15

VMware India recently sealed a deal with its builders to enable two of its largest buildings based in the city of Bangalore – Kalyani Vista and Kalyani Magnum – to receive 85% of their power from renewable energy. Kalyani Vista will receive wind energy for close to 438,000 sq. ft while Kalyani Magnum will receive energy for nearly 206,212 sq.ft from wind power turbines located in the State of Karnataka.

Shanghai Tower | Tallest Building in China Serves as Benchmark for Sustainable Design

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 09:00

Providing engineering support for the tallest building in China that serves as a benchmark for sustainable design