Chin Hang Ping joined ADDP, an acclaimed Singapore-based firm committed to sustainable building design, in 2010. ADDP, one of the first architectural firms to be ISO 14001 - Environmental Management ...

Early building sustainability planning maximizes the opportunities to conserve resources, enhance resiliency, and reduce operating costs while being mindful of the project’s overall timeline and ...

Energy codes around the world get stricter every year, architects need to prepare for various challenges ahead. The first step is to understand the key metrics needed to conduct early-stage analyses ...

The U.S. population is aging. In 2050, Americans aged 65 will number 83.7 million, almost double the elderly population in 2012. The baby boomer generation seeks a more dignified and affirming ...

The Green Building 101 series has taken us inside the house and out, looking at site selection, water efficiency, day lighting, eco-power, and environmentally friendly materials. The final segment in ...

Trellis House in Washington D.C. goes above and beyond to deliver on climate promises to residents of this new eco-friendly apartment building. What’s better than a new LEED Platinum mixed-income ...

It seems apt that as I was gearing up to write my latest blog about business practices for green buildings that I would receive a press release from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announcing ...

Architects are reviving rammed earth, an ancient building method, as a low-carbon, locally sourced alternative to conventional materials. Its thermal mass, durability, and natural beauty make it a ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the construction market hard across the board. However, for firms providing sustainable design and construction, the impact of the crisis may have more profound effects.

Ever since firefighters have been going to building fires, it has been paramount that if they want to survive the destructive force of fire in a building, they must have knowledge of how buildings are ...