Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) provide a comprehensive assessment of a product’s life cycle, allowing experts to evaluate its environmental impact from raw material extraction to disposal. The primary purpose of an Environmental Product Declaration is...
The International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Red List is a framework designed to identify and eliminate materials that are harmful to human health and the environment from the built environment. The ILFI Red List is a list of materials that are commonly used in...
“Design excellence” and “good design” are the cornerstones of any architectural pursuit. But what is good design, exactly, and how does one define excellence? Let’s take a look at what some of the top minds in the field have had to say on the...
Imagine a house that requires little or no energy. Most houses need a variety of energy sources to operate: for example, electricity to run the lights, hot water heater, stove, microwave, toasters, washer and dryer, television, phones, stereo, computers, hair drier...
Passive House is the world’s most stringent energy standard. It incorporates building science-based strategies to minimize the use of energy while maximizing comfort and quality of life. Built to these standards, a building can use 10% of the energy of one built to...
