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Since when did architects become responsible for ensuring occupant health resulting from exposure to building material ingredients?

Climate change is a reality. As an industry—and as responsible members of society—we need to work to reduce emissions.

In July 2010, Anning-Johnson was commissioned to complete a renovation for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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The latest Green Globes and LEED green building rating systems have introduced new building materials credits.

Under that greenery is hidden something very un-green, very dirty, and very big: Parking garages.

The full-wall DriwalI Rainscreen drainage mat rolls over the weather resistant barrier to separate it from the exterior veneer.

What do skin moisturizer, anti-malarial drugs and diesel fuel all have in common?

I began my multi-year involvement with LEED and the USGBC as an architect dedicated to the design of greener buildings at about the time the LEED v1.0 pilot program was coming to a close.

Several states have lifted the ban on industrial hemp production. The industry is rediscovering a versatile material.