The LENSES (Living Environments in Natural, Social, and Economic Systems) Overview Guide outlines an actionable approach to using the LENSES Framework. It provides the tools and resources you need to lead your organization, community, or project in creating thriving...
Based on years of research by the Institute for the Built Environment at Colorado State University, The Whole-School Sustainability Framework illustrates how every school can establish the conditions necessary to support their journey toward sustainability across all...
The Integrative Design Process (IDP) has the potential to radically change the way that decisions are made in building design and construction and improve project success and efficacy. However, integrative design projects often fail to realize success because optimal...
As the global population shifts towards an increasingly urban matrix, the importance of developing a robust system of biodiversity management on a city scale will continue to grow. Conventional urban design has led to considerable problems with ecological health and...
Cross, J., Barr, S., & Luxton, I. (2016) In the past 15 years, the green building movement has made great strides to reduce the impact of the built environment on consumption and carbon emissions. In fact, 20% of new construction projects in the U.S. were...