Biodiversity Biodiversity is essentially everywhere, present on Earth’s surface and in every drop of its bodies of water. Biodiversity is the foundation of ecosystem services to which human well-being is intimately linked. Learn more about Conserving Biodiversity in Subdivision Development with our four part continuing education course or view the resources below. The Green Leap: Can We [...]

Biophilia The term “biophilia” is gaining a lot of attention since it’s been part of the WELL Building Standard following the footsteps of the Living Building Challenge. So, what is it? The innate tendency in human beings to focus on life and lifelike processes is biophilia. Can our understanding of the science of biophilic design [...]

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Contractors (how contractor play a role in sustainability) Contractors play an integral part in the process of bringing a green building project, or any construction project, to fruition. They are responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the site, management of vendors and trades, and the communication of all involved parties throughout the course of a [...]

Green Homes A green home is a type of house designed to be environmentally friendly and sustainable, and also focuses on the efficient use of energy, water, and building materials. Green certification can be a valuable marketing tool for builders as homebuyers start to focus more attention on energy efficiency, durability and healthy interiors. Green [...]

Pollution Pollution can be described as contamination of air, water and soil by introduction of a contaminant into a natural environment, usually by humans that are harmful to living organisms. The most common forms of pollution are air pollution, water pollution, agricultural pollution and land pollution. Methane expended from livestock, carbon emissions from transport, and [...]

Climate Change The Earth's climate has changed throughout history. Just in the last 650,000 years there have been seven cycles of glacial advance and retreat, with the abrupt end of the last ice age about 7,000 years ago marking the beginning of the modern climate era – and of human civilization. The evidence for rapid [...]

Eco-Tourism Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. Ecotourists engage in sustainable, responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of local people, and involves interpretation and education. Ecotourism can take place across the ocean, or even just across the block! Exciting destinations such as Costa Rica, Cambodia, and [...]

Olympics The Olympic Games are the ultimate exercise in international peace and sportsmanship. With over 200 nations participating, the modern Olympic Games are the leading international sporting events, featuring summer and winter competitions. The Games are held every four years, and were inspired by the ancient Olympic Games held in Olympia, Greece from the 8th [...]