efficiency
For Chicago’s architectural landmarks, retrofits must balance efficiency, integrity
Historically significant — and inefficient — buildings require extra care to preserve design while saving energy.
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Q&A: Virginia construction professor puts people at center of efficient design
“When technologies don’t align with people’s needs, people don’t use them,” says Virginia Tech assistant professor Philip Agee.
Missouri
Kansas City poised to adopt the most efficient building code in the country
Supporters are optimistic that the City Council will adopt a 2021 code expected to increase efficiency by 10%.
efficiency
On opposite ends of state, Missouri cities go different directions on building energy use
As St. Louis adopts a major building energy policy, Kansas City’s code update appears stuck in homebuilder politics.
efficiency
Study: Getting people out of poverty and older homes helps cities cut emissions
A recent report analyzed links between emissions, poverty and housing stock in dozens of cities, including Minneapolis.