Green Building Thrives in Shaky Economy
By Tudor Van Hampton in Chicago
Like a runaway recycling truck, green building’s momentum hasn’t been stopped by the economic recession and will keep speeding through the recovery, according to a report released just prior to the construction industry’s annual green-building conference.

Global Cities Rally To Tackle Sustainability
By Nadine M. Post
Collaborative city greening is gaining international momentum, most recently with the signing of the Global Cities Covenant on Climate by more than 135 mayors attending the World Mayors Summit on Climate, held on Nov. 21 in Mexico City.

Airports Push the Green Envelope
By Aileen Cho in Chicago
Call it recycling on a whole new level at San Francisco International Airport: The $380-million Terminal 2 project features 99% recycling of construction materials.