The construction industry is one of the three major worldwide energy consumers, producing nearly 30% global carbon emissions [...]

The goal of the “Green Building” project is to reduce the impact of construction on the environment. By doing this Intel joins the world’s efforts in sustainable construction. The Green Building project differs from conventional building projects by assigning equal priorities to economical, social, and environmental goals. The new Intel R&D building, located in Haifa, Israel, is designed per th...

The building sector in Singapore consumes up to half of the nation’s total energy. The government has therefore been urging the transformation of the industry by targeting 80% of all buildings to be green-certified by 2030. Thus far, Singapore has done relatively well, and is widely viewed as frontrunner in this respect. This paper addresses the question: what are the benefits and limitations o...