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By: Matt Krieger
March 14th, 2024

While addressing climate change requires multiple solutions, reducing the built environment’s impact is part of the equation. Between heating, cooling, lighting, and appliance operation, buildings consume a large amount of energy, accounting for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

By: Lyndley Kent
March 12th, 2024

Overseen by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), Just is a third-party platform for measuring an organization’s commitment to equity and social justice. The voluntary program allows organizations to transparently disclose their operations, how they treat employees, and their financial and community investments with a simple, easy-to-understand label.

By: Sally Obernolte
March 8th, 2024

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) seeks to promote a socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative world. Its certification programs provide measurable paths for organizations to reduce their carbon footprints, strengthen community connections, and improve occupant well-being. These programs include:

By: Josh Rechkemmer
March 7th, 2024

While buildings serve a functional purpose for their occupants, their impact extends beyond their walls. When combined with thoughtful urban planning, architecture can create destinations, contribute to community identity, and foster connections between people and the places they share. This process is known as placemaking.

By: Jesse Bulman
March 1st, 2024

Compared to other building types, schools have a significant responsibility. They serve a vulnerable population, and parents entrust these facilities—and those who manage them—to keep their children safe.

By: Cheung Chan
February 28th, 2024

Although most of us encounter stairs every day, we rarely consider their significance. Often, they are viewed as utilitarian objects, a means of connecting two levels. In some buildings, they are even hidden from public view and used only for egress during emergencies.

By: Amy Guhl
February 22nd, 2024

Anyone who has planned a home remodel knows color can be intimidating. While flipping through paint swatches in the hardware store, many questions arise: Will this color look right in my space? Will I get sick of it? Will it stand the test of time or become outdated?

By: Jesse Bulman
February 20th, 2024

For most organizations, change is inevitable. While educational institutions face shifting enrollment numbers, corporations and manufacturing plants must adjust to changing market demands.

By: Nick Lindsley
February 14th, 2024

Starting a renovation or an adaptive reuse project can be intimidating. Existing buildings can come with unforeseen conditions, presenting additional risks during construction.

By: Jillian Riggan
February 7th, 2024

With many building certifications available, it can be difficult to determine which aligns with your project and goals. While some systems are more holistic—covering everything from energy consumption to material specifications—others have a narrower focus.