Solara powers affordable housing
Solar-powered project proves green building can serve all income brackets.

California passes green building requirements
California requires green building standard for all new construction.

Seattle urges deconstruction
Seattle aims to divert waste from landfills by incentivizing deconstruction.

Cracking the code
West Coast building and energy codes barely keep up with sustainable innovations.

Chain gain
Small forestland owners are tackling challenges surrounding certified forestry.

Designing for performance, not prescription
Walter Vernon says designers should push the limits of building codes.

Jones Lang LaSalle snags Green Globes tool
Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. acquires developer of Green Globes tool.

Washington to get its first LEED hospital
An expansion of a 50-year old hospital is aiming for LEED Silver.

Wal Mart phases out illegal wood
Under scrutiny, Wal Mart commits to ban furniture made of illegally logged wood.

Starwoods battle for eco-savvy travelers
Starwood Hotels & Resorts opens first "eco chic" hotel.