Sustainability

Industrial Hemp Forges Its Own Path in Construction

“Bifurcate or die”is the battle cry echoing through the hemp industry today, as Ray Kaderli, founder of Hemp Build Network, explains the urgent need...

Dandelion Energy Mainstreams Geothermal Heating in Housing Developments

“We’re repackaging geothermal technology to make it affordable upfront, which has taken eight years so far and will require more time, but we’ve reached...

Adaptis: Leading Whole Life Cycle Building Optimization

“The most optimized building doesn’t have to be the most expensive, nor does the best performing building require the highest cost. Optimization means considering...

Intecular’s Smart Outlet Simplifies Smart Homes and Transforms Connected Living

Smart homes are packed with technology, but most of it does not work together. The average American home has over 20 smart devices, yet...

AirBuild: Using Microalgae for Carbon Capture and Water Treatment

“Algae naturally performs about 50% of the planet’s carbon capture. We’re harnessing this incredible natural process to solve multiple environmental challenges at once,” explains...

How DrizzleX Advances Water Management Technology in Multi-Family Housing

Water has always been a central concern for Esther Altura. Growing up in Israel, she learned early on that conservation is not optional. That...

How DePaul’s Institute for Housing Studies Advances Academic Research Through Community Engagement

As affordable housing challenges grow across American cities, DePaul University’s Institute for Housing Studies (IHS) has developed an effective model where research directly informs...