Sustainability What Is ESG? 5 Reasons Why ESG Investing Is Good for the Planet—and for Business by Scott Herren, Autodesk CFO Government action isn’t enough to mitigate effects of climate change; businesses must lead from the front. Learn what ESG is and why investing in it is key for the planet—and business.
Engineering 4 Tips to Administer PPP Funds and Relieve Fears About Loan Forgiveness by Sarah Wesseler The US government’s Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses during the pandemic can be confusing. Learn four ways to administer the PPP properly to receive loan forgiveness.
Sustainability Inspired Design and Construction Give Felled Trees a Whole New Life by Redshift Video When the construction of a new school called for the removal of trees on-site, the project team devised a sustainable solution: Reuse the whole trees as columns throughout the building.
Sustainability Will Sustainable Consumption Be the New Norm When the Pandemic Subsides? by Peter Dorfman What will “normal” look like post-pandemic? Some argue that rather than reverting to old habits, a more sustainable consumption model will win out—for the good of all.
Sustainability 3 Ways Biomimicry Brings Nature’s Designs to Sustainable Architecture by Sarah Wesseler Biomimicry in sustainable architecture will bring built structures closer to nature—making them healthier for people, too. Here are 3 ways to bring the concept into design reality.
Respect Fazlur Khan Converged Engineering and Architecture at the Top of the World by Zach Mortice Modernist titan and structural engineer Fazlur Khan is best known for the once-tallest Sears Tower, but his legacy of innovation runs even deeper, influencing design and even sustainability.
Construction Concrete Forms Get Stronger, Lighter, and More Sustainable With Generative Design by Drew Turney A Brazilian start-up is using generative-design principles to pioneer a new approach to forming sustainable concrete—starting with a humble footbridge.
Sustainability Recycling Fly Ash Turns a Lump of Coal Into Sustainable, Durable Tiles by Friederike Voigt Vecor, a Hong Kong startup, is recycling ash from coal power plants into high-quality tiles. Circular-economy practices like this protect the air and groundwater while using fewer resources.
Sustainability Could Bees’ Response to Climate Change Help Humans and Other Species Survive? by Friederike Voigt Beekeepers and scientists on the wee4bee project are using high-tech beehives to find out how bees are reacting to climate change—and what that means for humans.
