Time for Some Truth Bombs
As sustainability consultants, we often hear from potential clients: “Green certification? Who cares—this project doesn’t need extra FAR anyway. Why bother with all that complexity?” Plot twist: While you’re dismissing…
The soil will save us, our bet on Regenerative Agriculture.
I’m currently reading The Soil Will Save Us by Kristin Ohlson on—and to be honest, it’s transformed how I see the ground beneath my feet. What once seemed like an…
Energy Tweaks To Carbon Truth: LEED v5’s Reality Check
Impending Shift in 3 Months from now (Part 1) For years, "green building" largely meant better glass, better chillers and better brochures, underpinned with an energy model to back everything…
Sustainability That Works: Why Operational Planning Matters More Than Design Intent
Sustainability is increasingly part of projects right from the design stage. Energy-efficient systems are specified, materials are chosen carefully, and performance targets are clearly outlined. This sets a solid groundwork…
Why Waste Management Planning Must Start at the Design Stage — Not After Construction
In an overwhelmingly large part of the civil construction and real estate industry, waste management remains an operational concern, and something that will be dealt with when the building has…
Energy Tweaks To Carbon Truth: LEED v5 With A Hard Hat On
How It Changes The Project Journey (Part 2) In Part 1 of this article series, Energy Tweaks To Carbon Truth: LEED v5's Reality Check | LinkedIn, we unpacked what LEED…