US Demand for Green Building Materials to Reach $86.6 Billion in 2017 A rebound in construction activity will propel growth in green building materials demand 11 percent annually, according to Green Building Materials, a new study from The Freedonia Group., a Cleveland-based industry market research firm. In addition to the lift supplied by general construction … Read more
“2013 Top 100 Giants” Each year, Interior Design Magazine publishes its list of Interior Design industry Giants. Interior Design Giants comprises the 100 largest firms ranked by interior design fees for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2012. For Interior Design’s Top 100 Giants, the industry is looking good and continues to gain momentum. The … Read more
Have a great low-carbon project going on? Submit now The European Commission for Climate Action launched a low-carbon contest, calling on creative and innovative minds from across the EU to put their green initiatives to the test. The World You Like Challenge is part of the European Commission’s climate action campaign: A world you like. … Read more
Ferrari is cutting emissions and working on a new hybrid model. To control the air’s humidity levels, Ferrari have planted trees on the Maranello factory. The buildings have also been built to allow more light in and slash electricity consumption. “We’re working on reducing energy consumption without forgetting that the symbol of Ferrari is performance. We’ve … Read more
The prevalence of green has been steadily rising for several seasons, especially in the fashion and couture markets, and even on the red carpet. Pantone, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, a lively, lush green, as the Color of the Year for … Read more
Zero Energy America: The “net-zero energy” concept brought to life ZERO Energy America (ZEA) is a project aiming to construct four homes with net zero grid energy. The homes were constructed using the latest in green and energy-efficient products. The just-completed first phase of the Zero Energy America project in Tampa Bay is considered a benchmark of environmental stewardship … Read more