Green Building & Design (gb&d)

Established in 2009 by Chris Howe, gb&d (Green Building & Design) began as a tailored media platform. This trade magazine serves to connect and motivate professionals in the green building sector by collaborating with leaders in sustainable design, development, planning, and policy. gb&d is a reliable resource for leading architects, builders, and developers around the globe, highlighting projects, products, and trends that prioritize sustainability and social responsibility.

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12 Furniture Designs Made From Recycled Materials

2 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Andrew Biro

Story at a glance:The Essential Sofa from Sabai is upholstered in 100% recycled velvet or up-cycled polyester. Humanscale’s Path Chair contains more recycled plastic waste than any other chair on the market. The Earth Stool from Mater is manufactured partially from plastic e-waste and coffee shell waste.
Solutions and Tips in 2025

2 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Andrew Biro

Story at a glance:Designing with weather-resilient building materials is central to future-proofing the built environment. ICFs are amongst the most durable and wind-resistant weather-resilient building materials. Metal roofing offers a high degree of weather-resilience compared to other roofing materials.
Why to Consider a More Sustainable Mattress

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Lark Breen

Story at a glance:As we spend a lot of time sleeping, a sustainable mattress and eco-friendly, nontoxic bedding is important to boost health and wellness. CEO Ron Rudzin founded the online luxury mattress brand Saatva with the goal of transparency, ease, and value. Wearable devices measure your quality of rest, trendy aromatherapy blends are on sale to make you drowsy faster, and thousands of people online preach nighttime routines and sleep strategies.
When and Why Consider Greenfiber Cellulose Insulation

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Russ Klettke

Story at a glance:Greenfiber® SANCTUARY cellulose insulation differs from other forms of insulation in that the raw product, trees, creates a carbon sink. In addition to competitive and superior insulation properties, SANCTUARY blocks sound, odors, and fire. Able to earn LEED points, the product has undergone a Life Cycle Assessment and is gaining market share with increasing awareness of its ease of installation.
Explore the Design Possibilities of Terra-Cotta

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Christina Dean

Story at a glance:For centuries all-natural terra-cotta’s adaptability and durability has made it an attractive building material. Ludowici can customize terra-cotta, creating profiles to mimic those on historic buildings or making an architect’s unique color choice a reality. David Jensen never gets bored. As color consultant for Ludowici, Jensen develops new colors, coordinates samples, and oversees the production process for the company’s glazes to ensure they meet quality standards.
13 Sustainable Products We Saw at KBIS and IBS 2025

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:Sustainable solutions are here to stay if the offerings at this year’s KBIS and IBS are any indication. Nature-inspired looks and materials continue to dominate the latest building products. Earthen looks, clean lines, a return to simplicity, and continued commitment to sustainability dominated this year’s International Builders’ Show (IBS), which took place Feb. 25 to 27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
6 Ways to Integrate Seamless Architectural Drainage Solutions

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Lark Breen

Story at a glance:Infinity Drain’s architectural drainage solutions are marked by customizability, quality, and aesthetic appeal. The goal is to marry different approaches to drainage and waterproofing with the aesthetic possibilities of architectural design. The range of offerings can be customized for use in showers, sinks, pools, roof drainage, and driveway drains across residential, commercial, and hospitality developments. It’s physics: Water flows downward.
The Case for Flooring Renewal Over Replacement

2 months ago | gbdmagazine.com | Lark Breen

Story at a glance:Flooring renewal extends the lifespan of existing materials, reduces waste, and conserves resources without sacrificing design possibilities. Bona participated in a third-party study that found renewing floors realizes a 90% savings in resources and up to 92% reduction in carbon footprint. Renewing resilient flooring saves time and labor to minimize disruption while improving the visual appeal and hygiene in a space.
Neuro-Inclusive Design in Architecture

2 months ago | gbdmagazine.com | Andrew Biro

Story at a glance:Neuro-inclusive design looks to create built environments that actively support and enable persons across the full spectrum of human neurodiversity. Some of the principles that govern neuro-inclusive design include flexibility and adaptability, sensory-friendly environments, inclusive wayfinding strategies, and biophilia. Neuro-inclusive design can be applied in any architectural context, but it is extremely important in educational buildings and office/co-working spaces.
What is LEED v5?

2 months ago | gbdmagazine.com | Andrew Biro

Story at a glance:Expected to be released in early 2025, LEED v5 is the latest iteration of the USGBC’s comprehensive green building certification program. LEED v5 is centered around three key areas of impact: decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation and restoration. In addition to new prerequisites and credits, LEED v5 is also introducing new requirements for LEED Platinum certification.