Pam McFarland

At Los Angeles's Japan House, New Exhibit Presents Bold Concepts for Resilient Cities

'Designing with Disaster' will be on view through April 2

February 13, 2023

ENR's Pam McFarland reviews ‘Designing with Disaster,’ an exhibition at the Japan House in Los Angeles that showcases ways to incorporate nature into regenerative urban design.

Federal Officials Expand Scope of National ‘Buy Clean’ Programs

Pam McFarland

September 23, 2022

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The new initiatives will establish federal agency procurement preferences for materials with lower levels of embodied carbon, helping the U.S. reduce emissions associated with manufacturing and construction.

What Congress's New Climate Bill Means for the Building Industry

Tom Ichniowski Pam McFarland

August 16, 2022

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ENR's Pam McFarland and Tom Ichniowski break down the contents of the landmark climate legislation that passed both houses of Congress last week.

President Biden Outlines Federal Decarbonization Plan

Pam McFarland

January 11, 2022

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Agencies must reduce facility emissions 50% below 2008 levels by 2032, and have a net-zero operating carbon emission building portfolio by 2045.

Biden: Major Infrastructure Plan Is on the Way

Tom Ichniowski Bruce Buckley Pam McFarland

January 20, 2021

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The new president is expected to unveil a major proposal for roads, bridges, water and energy, and boost labor and climate resilience.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

Throughout this session, we will embark on a journey to discover the transformative potential of mindful material selection and the ingenious use of color palettes in interior design.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course addresses critical knowledge needed to understand the role expansion joint systems perform within your projects.