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A whole building life cycle assessment published by WoodWorks compares the mass timber replacement facility for The Bush School in Seattle against a composite steel baseline, demonstrating how…
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Sep 2026
Washington, D.C. achieved LEED v4 Platinum certification for the new Benjamin Banneker Academic High School by combining an…
Sep 2026
Norway's 85.4-meter Mjøstårnet demonstrates how mass timber scales to high-rise heights by resolving structural dynamics and fire safety…
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Professional calendar
Plan ahead with conferences, training, tours, and conversations, from next week to future years.
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Renton
The 2026 ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference focuses on moving from policy to projects and performance across new and existing facilities. Now in its sixth year, the program addresses energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and greenhouse gas reduction. Sessions cover technical retrofits, business…
Sep 23, 2026
Virtual
This webinar hosted by the New Buildings Institute convenes manufacturing and engineering leaders to examine Very High Efficiency HVAC paired with Dedicated Outside Air Systems. Participants will explore how combining high-performance equipment with smart design principles enables building decarbonization, reduces energy consumption,…
Sep 23, 2026
In Person · Milwaukee
This regional in-person program joins a technical seminar with an exclusive tour of the 25-story Ascent tower. Designed to help project teams deliver large mass timber buildings successfully, the technical presentation covers pivotal early-stage choices including construction type, fire-resistance strategies, structural grid…
Sep 24, 2026
Virtual
This online session provides an in-depth examination of the program requirements and certification workflow for Zero Carbon Certification under the International Living Future Institute. Presenters review the specific steps needed to pursue and verify compliance before examining a real-world case study of…
From the library
Three enduring reports selected for their useful precedents and lessons.
Products · Dec 2021
Supporting its continued commitment to delivering innovative, energy-efficient products, Solatube® International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting…
Products · Dec 2021
Scientists have developed an all-season smart-roof coating that keeps homes warm during the winter and cool during the summer without…
GreenLinks · Oct 2021
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