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New Database Aids Search for Certified Lumber
Need certified Douglas fir or ipé in a hurry? Check this list to see what's available.
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2018 Was a Big Year for Natural Disasters
California wildfires helped make the year the fourth costliest since 1980
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Construction Salaries On the Rise
A survey finds that workers in 19 job categories have average salaries above $60,000 a year
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An ‘ICE-ing’ Challenge for Tesla Owners
The practice of parking big pickups in front of Tesla charging stations appears to be growing more widespread
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Study Details Health Risks of Insulation and Air-Sealing Products
A group of healthy building advocates recommend avoiding spray foam and products containing formaldehyde
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Minneapolis To Eliminate Single-Family Zoning
The move will increase housing density and end a housing policy with historic roots in racial discrimination
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Amazon Will Ban Controversial Paint Strippers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has yet to act on a ban, but retailers are acting on their own
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Helping the Homeless in Seattle
A father-daughter team of architects creates a new model for building community and easing homelessness, one block at a time
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State Renewable Energy Goals Fall Short, Analysis Finds
More than half the states set renewable energy goals, but many allow dirty sources of power
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GBA’s Peter Yost Will Launch His Own Consulting Firm
The longtime contributor to GBA and a principal at BuildingGreen will open his own shop in the new year to focus on building science issues