The Green Building Top 5 - July 29, 2015

Solar panels can power the world – MIT study

An MIT report has found that regular solar panels like the ones used today could supply much of the world with power. They believe terawatts of energy could be produced by 2050 and say that investment, not technology, could be the biggest hurdle. Read Full Article

Sustainable Features Benefit Human Health

In addition to reducing energy and water consumption, green-certified buildings can have positive impacts on occupant health as well, according to a review of fifteen studies on the matter. The review, published in Current Environmental Health Reports, found that green building occupants are more satisfied with IAQ, their workspace, facility cleanliness, and maintenance. Read Full Article

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Deconstructing the past for a zero-energy future

After 30 years of neglect, two century-old Ann Arbor homes are being salvaged, nail-by-nail, for use in a new commercial net-zero energy building. How cool is that? Read Full Article

We need a business renaissance to address climate change

Renaissance. The word evokes an era of unprecedented enlightenment. A turning point of invention, fresh thinking and possibility. It’s happened in business before and is happening again, as the world’s businesses are rapidly aligning to a new set of rules that will render our old operating habits obsolete. Read Full Article

USGBC Announces International Rankings of Top 10 Countries for LEED Green Building | U.S. Green Building Council

Washington, D.C.—(July 22, 2015)—Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its international rankings of the Top 10 Countries for LEED, the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system. The Top 10 list highlights countries outside of the U.S. that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation, illustrating the ever-growing international demand for LEED green buildings. Read Full Article