Living Building Challenge Certification 101

Living Building Challenge Certification 101

The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is a rigorous building certification program that seeks to inspire advanced levels of sustainability. It’s overseen by the International Living Future Institute. During the certification process, project teams also have access to a...

4 Common Causes of Indoor Air Quality Issues

A number of pollutants commonly found in buildings may have an impact on the health of occupants. The quantities of these indoor air pollutants may vary widely, and this variation affects the level of risk of each pollutant to the occupants’ health. While there are...

Net-Zero Living in a High-Performance Home

Greater energy independence, freedom from fluctuating energy prices, and environmentally friendly living are alluring concepts that motivated my family to examine our housing and our lifestyle. We recently purchased a high-performance home and installed a solar...