Built-in Sustainability
When you envision a green or sustainable building, what do you picture? For many, a high-tech building with gleaming glass and solar panels comes to…
Articles by Nathan M. Gillette
Get the Lead Out
By now most of you have heard about the lead poisoning crisis that is ongoing in Flint, Mich. Politics aside, the problem stemmed from the…
Today’s Building Energy Use Tracking and Disclosure Challenges Will Provide Better Tools and Reporting Consistency in the Future
Energy use in modern buildings is staggering. Each year in America we spend close to $450 billion dollars on energy consumed in buildings. However, 13…
The Benefits of the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Designation for Energy-efficiency Professionals
It seems every industry has accreditations and certifications administered legally and by trade organizations. Many people wear them as a badge of authority proudly behind…
Measuring Electrical Success Can Be Done at the Micro-level
Measuring energy use in a building seems like a straightforward notion. Energy enters a building through the electric meter and the utility company sends a…
USGBC, Walmart Consider Chemicals of Concern to Human Health
A couple of interesting things have happened the last few months in the green-building world revolving around addressing the reduction of harmful chemicals in our…