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Darker areas show how far phase change materials, or PCMs, have penetrated the pores of construction materials that spent 15 minutes, 1 hour and 4 hours in a process developed by Mirian Velay-Lizancos, a Purdue assistant professor of civil engineering, and her research team. The process improves upon the traditional method to incorporate PCMs into construction materials, which could reduce a building’s energy consumption, leading to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and operational costs. (Purdue University photo/Marina Garcia Lopez-Arias) | Helping construction material manufacturers reduce the energy consumption, carbon footprint of heating and cooling homes

Helping construction material manufacturers reduce the energy consumption, carbon footprint of heating and cooling homes

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A Window to a Greener World

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The LA County Chief Sustainability Office in partnership with BuroHappold Engineering and UCLA hosts an Equity and Resilience workshop, Oct. 25, 2018. (Photo/Michael Owen Baker) | Zero Carbon Buildings for All Initiative Launched at UN Climate Action Summit

Zero Carbon Buildings for All Initiative Launched at UN Climate Action Summit

All buildings must be net zero carbon by 2050 to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, but fewer than 1% of buildings are today. Closing this gap will require…

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World Green Building Council

World Green Building Council

Helping construction material manufacturers reduce the energy consumption, carbon footprint of heating and cooling homes

A Window to a Greener World

Zero Carbon Buildings for All Initiative Launched at UN Climate Action Summit

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