What's Cool in Sustainability for July 2024
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The entire country has been feeling the effects of climate change lately, from record hurricanes to heat domes. We don’t want to say “we told you so…” so instead, let’s share some positive news!
This month, we’ve compiled a selection of updates, resources, news, and more designed to bring more visibility and awareness to the amazing things we’re doing at CannonDesign to make sustainability and environmental responsibility a driving force behind Living-Centered Design.
At CannonDesign, as part of our commitment to ensuring every project achieves net-zero energy, reduces embodied carbon, and adopts a healthy material strategy, there are also important updates on how we all can get more involved — so please read on.
If you have any questions about how sustainability can help deliver better results, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Director of Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, RA, LEED Fellow .
UF Student Health Care Center becomes first higher education building to achieve WELL Platinum?
The new Student Health Care Center (SHCC) at the University of Florida (UF) has officially set a new precedent for healthy buildings.
The growing moral responsibility of designing for shade
As climate change accelerates, significant populations of people don't have enough access to shade. Here’s how to fix that.
NY launches climate program to help hospitals achieve net-zero by 2050
New York Governor Kathy Hochul launched a first-in-the-nation, voluntary climate action pilot program for hospitals, focused on improving worker health and safety while addressing the harmful impacts of climate change on the environment.
The heat crisis is a housing crisis
A lack of affordable housing and high energy costs are making Americans more vulnerable to record-breaking heat, public health experts say.
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The brilliant potential of engineered living materials
In short, we need living materials because the traditional materials, products and methods of construction are inadequate, if not altogether obsolete.
The U.S. just defined a Zero Emissions Building: Is it enough?
For the first time, the US has issued a definition of a 'Zero Emission Building.' While both timely and commendable, shortfalls in the new definition may have unintended consequences.
The secret to decarbonizing buildings might be right beneath your feet
Along with earthworms, rocks and the occasional skeleton, there’s a massive battery right under your feet: the Earth itself.
What the Supreme Court Chevron decision means for environmental rules
The Supreme Court curtailed the power of federal agencies to regulate the environment, public health and other fundamental aspects of American life. The decision could make it easier for courts to block ambitious climate and wildlife regulations.
Reach out
Have a question about energy, carbon or health materials, feel free to reach out to the sustainability team at CannonDesign:
Michael Cavanaugh, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP