The Green Building Council of Australia has won the Sustainability Leaders award for property and construction for its push ...

The twin grails are the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, and Energy Star certification from the U.S. government — and ...

The use of gas in commercial buildings is an example. To secure a 6-star rating in 2020, a new building had to be all-electric, with no gas connection, but upgrades to the standards made no gas ...

Supporters say adjusting recently adopted green building codes will encourage developers to build new homes in Kansas City. Critics say it prioritizes developer profits over climate resilience.

Ontario says its new housing law is intended to prevent environmental standards from being imposed on developers. Toronto ...

A 2023 International Finance Corporation report, Building Green, shows green construction could be a US$1.5 trillion investment opportunity in emerging markets over the next decade.

Diamond miner De Beers’ new rough diamond sorting, valuation and sales building Sky Park, in Johannesburg, has received a five-star interior green rating and two four-star green building ratings ...