Topic Archives: Research

According to new research conducted by Network Member, Lucid, plug-loads—those devices and equipment that are plugged into electrical outlets, such as computers, phones, fax machines, and kitchen appliances—can constitute as much as 50% of an office’s electricity consumption. These results … ...

On September 22, 2011, the Construction and Real Estate Supplement was launched to assist in industry sustainability reporting. The Supplement’s development began in October 2009, led by a diverse international multi-stakeholder Working Group. The Supplement is a version of the … ...

Our Fall RegenForum last week reminded me of our RegenTalks from our Spring RegenForum. In April John Halloran, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, gave an inspiring and thought-provoking talk on the case for using carbon as a green building material.

...

Nils Kok explains his research showing that green buildings get more occupants, higher rents, and higher sale prices.

...