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President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
Photo by Oscar & Associates
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
Photo by Oscar & Associates
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.
President Barack Obama speaks at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta on Tuesday, November 20, 2019.

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Read the November 2019 - Digital Edition

Nov. 1, 2019
SUSTAINABILITY ISSUE: Giving Thanks; ASHRAE Walks Its Talk; Greenbuild Preview; Hotels Set Goals; Inside Oracle's Innovation Lab; Retrofit or Replace Refrigerants?; and more.....
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Sustainable Hospitality: Global Lodging Grows Greener

Oct. 31, 2019
Big hotel chains have committed to diminishing their impact on the global environment with ambitious corporate responsibility policies.
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‘New Living Standard’ Seeks to Connect Buildings, People

Oct. 31, 2019
The U.S. Green Building Council’s annual exhibition and conference arrives in Atlanta this month with a greater emphasis on indoor air quality and international well-being.
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ASHRAE Challenges Itself to Live Its Mission

Oct. 31, 2019
Determined to show others it can be done, the 125-year-old nonprofit is turning an existing office building outside Atlanta into a sustainable showpiece.
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Top Reasons to Attend Greenbuild in Atlanta

Oct. 16, 2019
USGBC's annual conference and exhibition visits Atlanta next month. Here, the industry nonprofit makes its last, best pitch for you to join the party.
Bullitt Center
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Comparing Net Zero Rivals

Sept. 10, 2019
Bullitt Center v. The Unisphere. First v. Biggest. How do they compare? Our sustainability columnist takes up the challenge.
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Green mechanical contractor walks its talk

Aug. 28, 2019
Calling themselves the greenest firm in the DC area, Shapiro & Duncan this week has caught the attention of our diligent sustainability columnist. He's most impressed with how...
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A More Workable Alternative to the Green New Deal

Aug. 14, 2019
Our sustainability columnist neglected to offer an alternative when he criticized the much-hyped bill earlier this year. But now he has found one that he would like you to support...
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Breakthrough May Yield Smarter, Greener Heat Pumps

July 23, 2019
Researchers in Switzerland are using artificial intelligence (AI) to design next-generation heat pump compressors that use less energy.