Modern society is highly dependent on the production and use of traditional building materials, which contribute to ...

NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2024 — Buildings and production of the materials used in their construction emit a lot of carbon dioxide (CO 2), a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and ...

According to the U.N. Environmental Program, the construction industry is not making enough efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. While all sectors are making efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, ...

The 2014 standards revolved around the “percentage” of material usage, so that for example, metallic cladding could be used on some, but not all, of the exterior of larger (20+-unit) buildings. Credit ...