The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or “model code” establishes the minimum requirements for building energy efficiency. The code is updated every three years, and...

When is it the right call to improve the energy efficiency of existing building systems, or upgrade and electrify them? Though electrification is important to...

Buildings are complicated. There’s a bigger learning curve than ever for the people who construct, operate, and manage high-performance buildings—and there’s more demand than ever...

At the baseline, “healthy” materials should not have a negative impact on people living or working inside of a building. Beyond that, there are materials...

Over the lifespan of a building, operations and maintenance staff arguably have the biggest impact on system performance and energy efficiency. With the right training,...

What happens when you put four sustainable building experts involved in energy code development in a room and ask them to bring their favorite—and sometimes,...

The ideal building is cost-efficient, energy-efficient, and comfortable for its occupants. But executing all three of these elements to perfection can be complex and costly....

To mark Women’s History Month, we wanted to get firsthand perspectives from women in the building industry. We invited Michelle DeCarlo of JB&B and Saeideh...