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Md. taking tentative steps toward clean construction rules: 'How we buy things matters'

A Maryland businessman's quest for greener concrete has taken hold in federal policy. Will the state follow suit?
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How to build a tear-apart city

The remnants of most old buildings end up in landfill, but some cities are starting to design them for reuse from the start.
Recycling our cities, one building at a time
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Recycling our cities, one building at a time

From abandoned Japanese farmhouses to retired New York City water towers, builders are mining existing structures for materials to make new buildings greener.
After a devastating wildfire, this tiny Oregon town built back greener

After a devastating wildfire, this tiny Oregon town built back greener

In September 2020, Talent, Oregon, was destroyed by a wildfire. In the aftermath, residents have embraced energy-efficient solutions, which save them money and help protect from another fire.
Can a startup make sustainable construction the next frontier in eco-business?

Can a startup make sustainable construction the next frontier in eco-business?

Nexii Building Solutions in Vancouver is having significant early success, though there are potential pitfalls.
Pittsburgh’s climate-friendly plan for condemned homes
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Pittsburgh’s climate-friendly plan for condemned homes

In a pilot program, the city is salvaging construction materials from the buildings instead of demolishing them.
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Scandinavian way to zero-carbon construction
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The Scandinavian way to zero-carbon construction

Cities like Oslo, Helsinki and Copenhagen are working to clean up one of the world's most high-emission industries.
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