Kingspan has launched a major 10-year strategy to play its part in reducing the world’s carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030, as determined in the Paris Agreement, and contribute towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Over 4.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent  were mitigated through carbon reduction projects implemented by Dow in its role as the Official Carbon Partner of the Organizing Committees of Olympic Games Sochi 2014, Rio 2016, and the IOC.

The American Society of Interior Designers has unveiled an in-depth case study showcasing the impact of design. The home featured is the personal residence of Laura Britt, ASID and her family of three. 

The University of Pennsylvania’s $127 million New College House opened for the 2016-17 academic year as the first new student residence on campus since 1972. 

Firestone Building Products Company announced its CoreGard Technology received the Bridgestone Americas Award and Bridgestone Group Award, the top internal recognition programs from Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Corporation, respectfully.

Taking advantage of the color and profile options provided by McElroy Metal, architects for the Pickens County (S.C.) YMCA were able to provide an innovative and attractive aesthetic to the new building on campus, but still make it fit in with surrounding structures.

With 14 volunteers and 128 hours, USGBS Minnesota devoted their own energy to partner with Carbon Zero Home, a nonprofit that transforms dysfunctional, energy-wasting homes into smart, efficient solutions to the climate problem. Volunteers from BASF Corp. assisted USGBC Minnesota with waterproofing and sealing a home to make it more energy-efficient.

USG Corporation has earned GreenGuard Gold certification for more than 200 low-emitting products through the UL Environment program.

Sarah Richardson, designer, TV host and producer, author, entrepreneur, and product designer is teaming up with CertainTeed Gypsum to endorse its recent campaign, “Why Walls Matter.”

Icynene has met stringent chemical emission criteria to be awarded UL GreenGuard Gold certification by UL Environment.