Green Buildings

AllEarth Renewables wins awards for solar tracker system - AllSun

AllEarth Renewables, was recently awarded two national top-product honors for its AllSun solar tracker design. The pallet system for the inn...

National due diligence updated

After months of waiting for the "big announcement," the U.S. E.P.A. (EPA) issued its decision, effective December 30, 2013, to recognize the...

Fight, flight, or adapt? Responding to climate change and the updated FEMA maps

Everyone seems to be talking about climate change and sea level rise. How will coastal cities like Boston (amongst others) fare in the futur...

The benefits of metering and web-based energy management systems in commercial building

In light of today's complex business and energy environment, complicated lease language, and complex allocation models, managing utility cos...

Investing in solar: A look at the financial options

You've probably seen a lot of news recently about solar PV (photovoltaic) installations by businesses and organizations across Massachusetts...

Dapice of North Branch Construction, Inc. named Passive House Institute of the United States Certified Builder

Robert Dapice, LEED AP BD+C, project manager with North Branch Construction, Inc. is now a Passive House Institute of the United States (PHI...

Elkus Manfredi Architects designed 150 Second Street lab awarded LEED-CS v3 Platinum

The new three-story research laboratory building located at 150 Second St. has been awarded LEED-CS v3 Platinum Certification by the U.S. Gr...

Transformations, Inc. wins 2 awards from U.S. Department of Energy National Challenge Home Program

Transformations, Inc. won two national awards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Challenge Home program for building high per...

Revisions to ASTM E1527 and proposed revisions to the AAI Rule

This year, ASTM International, a widely recognized standards development organization, released a new standard, ASTM E1527-13 "Environmental...

WinnCompanies partners with U.S. Department of Energy & Housing and Urban Development on President's Better Buildings Challenge

WinnCompanies have partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the ...