Green Building & Design (gb&d)

6 days ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:These are some of the latest in stone and stone-inspired looks, indoors and out. More and more stone looks are going large-format and emphasizing cleanability. Modern stone and stone looks are giving architects and designers more sustainable options for residential and commercial projects alike. Here are some of the top looks of 2025.

1 week ago | gbdmagazine.com | Russ Klettke

Story at a glance:Better controls on temperature and air handling translates into sustainable energy efficiency in health care environments and beyond. A hospital study in Boise found that surgical success, patient safety, and worker comfort can be achieved with Delta Controls’ O3 Sensors. Visit most hospitals and you are immediately struck by the hive of activity.

2 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Emy Rodriguez Flores

Story at a glance:Hord Coplan Macht created an interactive space where students can experience the dynamic effects of ecological design at the new Science and Engineering Wing at the Park School. Built with flexibility and longevity in mind, the new wing is a backdrop for experiments, studies, and collaboration for students, faculty, and visitors. The spirit of connectivity was at the heart of this Park School project.

2 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Emma Loewe

Story at a glance:Princeton University is pioneering a geo-exchange energy system as part of its plan to go net zero by 2046. The buildings that house the new system—TIGER and CUB—are the antithesis of typical energy infrastructure. ZGF Architects made TIGER and CUB feel inviting with strategically placed windows, colorful accents, and playful design touches. Amidst Princeton University’s centuries-old campus, a new building covered in oversized glass and metal is bound to attract attention.

3 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Lark Breen

Story at a glance:Aro Homes proposes a new era for sustainable residential design with fast, beautiful, carbon-negative homes. Designed by Olson Kundig, the first Aro homes in Mountain View were delivered in 90 days thanks to a hybrid offsite and onsite construction system. With extremely low embodied carbon and efficient systems throughout the home, Aro targets carbon neutrality in less than 20 years.