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Interesting developments in British Columbia are helping to change the way we think about this very durable and age old building material, wood. Also some interesting insights into the ecological and economical impacts of this growing trend. https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/jul/22/canadian-cities-take-wooden-skyscrapers-to-new-heights

New analysis from McKinsey & Company shows that the Chinese luxury goods market is set to boom over the coming decades. Chinese consumers however remain tied to the tactile experience of shopping instore – bucking a wider trend in China for…

When people talk about smart buildings, what exactly does it mean? This fascinating article by ULI's Urban Land magazine, gives an overview on the concept of a 'smart building' as it is shifting to encompass a whole lot more than…

We are very proud to announce the recognition of Shawn Jang’s (Managing Director of BEE Incorporations Taiwan) contribution to LEED v4.1 by U.S. Green Building Council (USGCI). Often considered the next generation standard for green building design and operation, LEED…

Green construction is becoming a widespread practice in the industry and for good reason. It aims to eliminate the negative effects of design, construction, and other such operations on the environment. In addition, green construction also seeks to promote sustainability…

On May 2, the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) launched its latest version of Living Building Challenge 4.0 (LBC 4.0) at the Living Future unConference, an event that brings together 1,300+ leaders focused on regenerative building and community design and…