Microgrids Have Emerged as a Viable Option to the Traditional Utility Grid

The University of Texas at Austin is a PEER-certified campus and saves millions of dollars each year as a result of its certification and use of migrogrid to generate power o ... Read More

Building Rating Systems Promote the Benefits of Retrofitting Buildings to Withstand Disasters

Following devastating floods of 1935, when Houston’s population was about 400,000, city leaders constructed two large reservoirs outside the city to act as detention ponds fo ... Read More

Geothermal System Improves Facility Performance While Preserving Historic Character

With its soaring spires in the heart of Manhattan, St. Patrick’s Cathedral is among the world’s most iconic worship spaces, welcoming nearly 5 million visitors a year. Origin ... Read More

Flooding is the No. 1 Climate Hazard in the U.S.; Here is How Architects Can Prepare Existing Buildings

Existing buildings surround us, from historically significant structures worthy of careful preservation to speculative commercial buildings that might not outlive their air-c ... Read More