As federal legislation again makes its way to the Senate, architects, designers and engineers discuss what they can do to prevent using harmful chemicals in building materials.
"Unprecedented” project shift is urged as UN report amplifies climate change impact warning and energy sector CO2 emissions are projected to increase 7% in 2021.
Although construction activity itself accounts for less than 2% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., industry firms often possess the practical expertise and knowledge about how to reduce them in the built environment.