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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Highlights from NeoCon and Design Days 2025

1 week ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:The 2025 NeoCon and Design Days in Chicago showed a growing demand for colorful, adaptable furniture solutions that are also designed for deconstruction. This year’s events took place at THE MART and across Fulton Market in June, with nearly 50,000 design-minded professionals in attendance. NeoCon at THE MART and Fulton Market Design Days took over Chicago for another successful year June 9 through 11, 2025.
Highlights from AIA Conference on Architecture 2025

2 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:This year’s AIA Conference took place in Boston in June with more than 600 brands at the product expo. Events included architect-led tours and networking events, as well as of the industry’s largest expos. Flexible design, color, and creativity were major themes across new products at the expo. The 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design emphasized innovation in a rapidly changing world, with attendees from all over gathering in Boston from June 4 to 7.
5 Takeaways from the 2025 USGBC California Conference

3 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Timothy Anscombe-Bell

Story at a glance:The May 2025 conference focused on making meaningful change at home and looked at how we define sustainability is evolving. Experts promoted sustainable construction through aggregated purchasing, local sourcing, and streamlined procurement to help Californians rebuild smarter, greener, and more affordably. New materials, including bio-based and low-carbon solutions, were also demonstrated at the conference.
Scandic Spectrum in Copenhagen Pushes Sustainability Forward

3 weeks ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:Scandic Spectrum opened in 2022 just one block from the water on Kalvebod Brygge, walkable to Copenhagen city center. Dissing+Weitling designed the seven-story hotel with a glass facade for a healthy indoor climate, optimal soundproofing, and natural light. The property is also known for its spa environment with heated pool, Finnish sauna, steam bath, spa treatments using natural products, and more.
Persuasive Placemaking in Modern Workplace Design

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Lark Breen

Story at a glance:Collaboration and face time are standout benefits of a return to the office—and offer ample opportunity for innovative and adaptable office design. 9to5 Seating focuses efforts on sustainability and comfort to ensure the people who sit down are productive and inspired by their environment. Perkins&Will notes the changing technologies and economic landscape putting new pressures on workplace design—from AI to adaptive reuse.
How to Prepare for Electrification & the Rise of All-Electric Buildings

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Timothy Anscombe-Bell

Story at a glance:As policies, technologies, and consumer preferences align, electrification is set to redefine how we heat, cool, and power our buildings—paving the way for a more sustainable built environment. Modern heat pump systems and low-GWP refrigerants are making high-efficiency, all-electric HVAC solutions viable across more climates and building types than ever before.
Cold-Formed Steel is Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | MATT WATSON

Story at a glance:Experts point to cold-formed steel as an excellent choice for sustainability. AEC professionals benefit from increased versatility and flexibility in their designs. The last couple of years have seen robust growth in the market for cold-formed steel. A combination of trends in the construction industry—from labor shortages to a greater emphasis on sustainable materials and improved workplace safety—has increased demand for cold-formed steel framing systems.
Choosing the Right Insulation for Occupant Health and More

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Haniya Rae

Story at a glance:Manufacturers and architects share their perspectives on what to consider when choosing insulation for the environment and occupant health. Understanding the life cycle of the insulation product you choose can lower carbon emissions. Your choice of insulation largely depends on context and performance goals, like resilience and life safety.
The Artistic Authenticity of Terra-Cotta on University Buildings

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Christina Dean

Story at a glance:Terra-cotta’s life cycle costs and sustainability have captured the interest of a new generation of designers. Vanderbilt University constructed new buildings in a Gothic style with terra-cotta roofs that mimic the slate on historic campus buildings. Terra-cotta can be customized in color and texture to meet designers’ roofing and wall-cladding visions. Terra-cotta is experiencing a resurgence.
Sliding Doors and More Evolving Considerations in Health Care

1 month ago | gbdmagazine.com | Laura Rote

Story at a glance:Innovative technologies are improving privacy, acoustics, flexibility, and sustainability in health care. While SpecSlide launched in 2024, new configurations are in-process for many applications—from the single-slide and bi-parting available now to self-closing and telescoping. SpecSlide has been a popular option for design teams in health care to gain more square footage in exam rooms and offices.