Hawaii developer breaks ground on off-grid housing community

The project will feature energy efficiency as one of the hallmarks of its design — a trend that is growing in popularity with builders and homeowners.

By Sean Barry • March 15, 2017

Mobile-enabled tech controls might end the office temperature wars

A building being renovated in Italy will allow workers to have portable climate-control devices called “thermal bubbles.” 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2017

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From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.

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Gramercy District's 8-acre addition to open a year ahead of development schedule

The $500 million complex in Ashburn, VA, has absorbed adjacent commercial and retail space, which will allow 22 City Link to begin leasing earlier than expected.

By Kim Slowey • March 14, 2017

The first BREEAM USA In-Use certified building is a California shopping mall

The 1.3 million-square-foot retail facility was upgraded with energy efficient systems to meet the new benchmarking standard for existing buildings.

By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2017

Survey: One in 10 households opt in for smart-home technology

The rise of millennial renters and an uptick in builders eyeing the Internet of Things could be a boon for the emerging segment, according to Gartner.

By Mary Tyler March • March 7, 2017

Mixed-use block proposed for DC's Buzzard Point

The project will include apartments and retail, and it will offer views of D.C. United's forthcoming Audi Field from its top floors.

By Sean Barry • March 3, 2017

A virtual 3-D model of Singapore shows one future for data-driven cities

Data on transit, public health, weather, buildings and more are coming together to offer a real-time view of the city-state in action.

By Chris Wood • March 1, 2017

Schools chase energy savings, educational opportunity in solar

Poway Unified School District in Southern California expects to save $250,000 per year because of its latest solar energy project.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017

Real estate firm pushes 'smart' tech as a way to sell homes

Coldwell Banker says a connected home is an easier sell.  

By Justine Brown • Aug. 24, 2016