Having places to live, work, shop, and otherwise conduct our daily lives is critical. But someone has to build those structures, and someone has to account for all the various aspects and needs of the ...

The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of the largest consumers of global resources and a significant contributor to ...

I am an independent Circular Economy Consultant. I did not receive any funding to write this article. For transparency, I mention projects referenced in this article: Beaucastel Winery: A project of ...

Last month, a 5-story commercial building in Portland’s Old Town historic district was awarded one of the most rigorous sustainability certifications in the world, given by the Portland-based ...

A question comes up frequently in my years of writing about urban development, and it’s one of my least favorite: “Why do new buildings all look the same?” For one thing, it’s a rather timeless ...

Architecture has always played a key role in providing shelter and protection for human beings. In prehistoric times, we sought refuge in caves, taking advantage of rock structures for protection ...