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Making Old New Again: Upcycling Old Buildings to Fit a Modern Purpose

The world is full of old abandoned buildings. They used to be warehouses, shipyards and other important community centers, but now they serve no purpose and simply take up space. Instead of tearing down these buildings, we can revive them…

Rose Morrison16 June 2023

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Developments in Green Building Within Emerging Global Markets

People don’t often think of emerging global markets as leaders in sustainable building. Those in other nations view the world through their lens, which sees the existing barriers they face in redesigning and updating their infrastructure to support more sustainable…

Rose Morrison10 May 2023

Companies have pushed sustainable products to their customers but don’t demonstrate environmental consciousness through their processes.

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Luxury Brands Can’t Keep Pushing “Green” Products, But Ignore Their Processes

In the 21st century, the calls for sustainability continue to rise as the effects of climate change become more apparent. Companies in the fashion industry and beyond have used environmentally friendly practices to reduce their carbon footprint and appeal to…

Rose Morrison27 April 2023

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LEED and WELL Streamlined Certification Process

Buildings have an irrefutable impact on the world we live in and the people who inhabit them. Thus, it has become increasingly vital to prioritize sustainable, healthy building practices that take into account both environmental and human well-being. The International…

Olga Pleskatsevich25 April 2023

BEE Incorporations Shanghai Office received WELL Performance Rating

BEE Incorporations Shanghai Office has just received the highly coveted WELL Performance Rating certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). This certification is a testament to BEE Incorporations' unwavering commitment to enhancing people's health and well-being through the buildings where…

Olga Pleskatsevich20 April 2023

BEE Sense Becomes an Official RESET Data Provider

BEE Sense has become an official RESET Data Provider, fulfilling the requirements for the RESET Standard it supports. Real-time energy, water, and air quality data collected by BEE Sense can now be used for RESET Project Certification. BEE Sense is one…

Olga Pleskatsevich18 April 2023

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LEED Registration And Certification Prices Increase

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced a price increase for registration and certification for some of the LEED rating systems and versions. Effective May 1st, 2023, the price increase is the first since 2016 and a 12%…

Olga Pleskatsevich24 March 2023

Lopa Khanna received WELL Performance Testing Award

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) recently announced the winners of the 2022 IWBI Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations that are leading the way in creating people-first places in buildings, organizations, and communities. Among the winners was Lopa…

Olga Pleskatsevich20 March 2023

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Technology Can’t Do All the Heavy Lifting to Achieve Clean Energy

Energy demand is growing with the worldwide population, which recently crossed eight billion people. The increased power consumption has led to higher emissions and more problems for the planet. Global warming is a clear and present danger to society, but what…

Rose Morrison14 March 2023

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Decarbonizing Our Environments Through Design

People have focused more on the environment in the past few years due to the harmful effects of global warming. Rising ocean temperatures and dangerous weather events have caused organizations to find ways to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.…

Rose Morrison9 March 2023