The Climate Mobilization Act will impose strict rules on the city’s larger buildings. Mayor Bill de Blasio, who calls the package of bills a Green New Deal for New York, may have even bigger plans in store.

The general public is woefully unaware of the role green building can play in mitigating climate change, according to new research from the U.S. Green Building Council.

New York State revealed on Wednesday its “Buildings of Excellence” initiative to advance the design, construction, and operation of low- or zero-carbon emitting buildings.

Launched in late January, version 4.1 for new construction (BD+C) and interior spaces (ID+C) is now open for registration.

HouseZero, a revamped former single-family residence, will serve as office space and a living lab, enabling the next generation of sustainability research.

Washington may be silent, but the country remains committed to climate action: A recap of last week’s Global Climate Action Summit.

The new guidelines will support the creation of zero net carbon buildings by combining efficiency standards with protocols for renewable energy.

Last year, Washington State University's Everett location opened its very own University Center, an ultra-green project by SRG Partnership.

The effort is part of the city’s sustainability plan to reduce emissions by 60 percent before 2035.