We performed a life-cycle environmental assessment of China's multi-crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules associated with international trade.…

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Knowing where our materials come from, what’s in them, how they were made, and how long they’ll persist in the environment beyond the life of a building gives us greater control over our projects and product decisions. This knowledge allows architects to set priorities and identify opportunities for innovation.

"Green buildings" that slash energy use and carbon emissions are all the rage, but they aren't enough. The hidden culprit is embodied carbon — the carbon emitted when materials are mined, manufactured, and transported — comprising some 10% of …

We're thrilled to present a video recording of the BuildingEnergy Boston 2019 keynote session, Carbon Drawdown Now! Turning Buildings into Carbon Sinks, featuring Chris Magwood of the Endeavour Centre and Ace McArleton and Jacob Racusin of New Frameworks.

What can you do to mitigate the huge impact of construction on climate change? By Will Hurst

Leading the Industry to Advance Low Carbon Construction Knowledge and Methods

Developing and promoting healthy, low-carbon building

Leading the Industry to Advance Low Carbon Construction Knowledge and Methods

The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute is a non-profit research collaborative bringing life cycle assessment to the construction sector.

Download the leading embodied energy and embodied carbon footprint database known as the ICE Database.

The Quartz Project is a collaborative open data initiative that promotes the transparency of building materials and their impacts on human and environmental health.