How Smart Lighting Can Cut Energy Waste in Commercial Buildings
Smart lighting is a type of intelligent lighting system that uses sensors, automation, and connected…
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Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings – State of the Planet
Buildings are among the world’s largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Improving how they use…
‘People Are So Proud of This’: How River and Lake Water Is Cooling Buildings
“In the old days, it was more like a luxury project,” says Deo de Klerk,…
New York becomes first state to commit to all-electric new buildings
This story was originally published by Canary Media. New York just took a big leap toward…
New Orleans will now measure its energy-hogging buildings
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Verite News, a nonprofit news…
US Cities Seeking to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Just Got a Big Win in Court
This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.Cities looking…
Can cities ban natural gas in new buildings? A federal judge just said yes.
Cities looking to eliminate fossil fuels in buildings have notched a decisive court victory. Last…
The fossil fuel industry is trying to keep buildings hooked on gas. Here’s how.
Fossil fuel industries in the United States, European Union, and Australia are leading parallel campaigns…
All Chicago’s city buildings now use 100% clean power
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the…
The surprising wall pattern that could keep buildings cooler
A building’s design can influence its temperatureAlistair Scott/Getty Images Walls with a protruding zigzag pattern…