Climate Change Impact of Construction Waste and Material Management
Construction and demolition (C&D) materials are generated when new buildings are constructed or when existing buildings are renovated or demolished. C&D materials often contain bulky, heavy materials such as concrete, asphalt, metals, and bricks. 600 million tons of C&D debris were generated in the United States in 2018 and demolition represents more than 90 percent […]
Resilient Building Design: For Now & For the Future
Resiliency means the ability to endure. In green building, this translates to designing and building for longevity, withstanding extreme weather, and consideration for social equity. In recent years, resilient building has become the response to major environmental stressors. It is about building in harmony with the environment but also about how community wellness is affected. […]
Charging Vehicle Infrastructure: What California Cities Need to Know
We recently attended the League of California Cities annual City Managers Conference. There were many topics on the agenda, however, conversations steered to preparedness and concern for municipalities’ ability to deploy and manage the influx of funding from the massive national infrastructure package. In particular, the expansive vehicle charging infrastructure. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes […]
ID360 FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL NAMED TO ICC PENINSULA BOARD
Melanie Jacobson is sworn in as Secretary for the Northern California Chapter MENLO PARK, CA. January 26, 2022 — ID360, a green consulting firm, announces their Founder and Principal has been named Secretary of the International Code Council’s Peninsula chapter. The International Code Council is the world’s leading source of model codes and standards and […]
What is in store for Green Building in 2022
We take a look back at 2021 and offer predictions for what will be key themes in 2022. 2021 proved to be a big year for our industry and for ID360. Major climate gatherings such as COP 26 took place. As well as localized convenings like Verge21 and Greenbuild. Sustainability leaders and experts made climate […]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
What it Means for Green Building and Design In November, President Biden signed into a law a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure. The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or “Infrastructure bill” is a game-changer for the green building, electrification and sustainability. Much has been packed into this legislation, with sustainability and climate provisions […]
Cop 26: What it means for cities
World leaders gathered last week in Glasgow, Scotland for the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference. Conversations included country negotiations and commitments for a better planet. The data, statistics and country testimonial can be overwhelming. At ID360 we work with city governments to develop, implement and manage their climate action plans so we took a […]
The Future of Sustainable Business
Top takeaways from Verge 21 Verge 21 is an annual climate tech event with more than 10,000 leaders online from all sectors working to advance solutions to address the climate crisis. We heard from many great speakers and participated in thought-provoking working sessions. Here at ID360, the event raised the question: What is the future […]
WELL What?
WELL Building Standard a healthier built environment The WELL Building Standard has been applied to more than 30,000 projects across 98 countries. WELL is seen as a tool for advancing health and well-being in buildings globally. At its core, WELL is a green building standard that puts health first. What does WELL measure? The requirements […]
ID360 To Support Climate Action Plan Implementation and Management for Foster City
ID360, a leading sustainability consulting company, announced today they have been chosen by the city of Foster City, California to design the management system and support implementation for the city’s Climate Action plan. Foster City adopted their Climate Action Plan in 2015 including targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Foster City was one of the […]
California’s 2022 Energy Code Explained
The California Energy Commission recently adopted the 2022 Energy Code. This latest iteration of codes is the strongest California has seen to date. At ID360 we have a 10 year history of supporting jurisdictions building on these statewide codes with energy reach codes. First, with reach code policy design. Then implementation. And finally, through measurement. […]
Top 3 Reasons Why Electrification is Good for the Community
At ID360 we work with clients in all phases and stages of sustainable design, construction and policy management. Electrification is a HUGE part of what we do. In buildings, electric alternatives exist for all major energy end uses. It is obviously good for our planet, but electrification also benefits the community. Here are our top […]