Greening the Profession, from Food Waste to Site Preparation
How three large firms are tackling sustainability inside and out
Sustainability in architecture is increasingly about the way we practice, necessarily including but no longer limited to design. What was so recently a fringe movement now defines the daily business of most firms as they make enthusiastic efforts to green their practices in everything from building supplies to office waste, technology to travel. Here, we look at how three large firms are striving to lessen their ecological impact.

GBI and AIA Team Up to Promote Sustainable Buildings
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) and the AIA have signed a memorandum of understanding pledging to work together to promote the design and construction of energy efficient and environmentally responsible buildings.

GSA Releases List of Stimulus Projects
The General Services Administration (GSA) on April 1 released its plan for spending the $5.5 billion it received as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the design, construction, and modernization of federal buildings. Under the law, GSA must use $4.5 billion of that total on creating green, high-performance buildings.