Thanks to IBE’s community of supporters, we’ve had a banner year. Together, we’ve worked passionately to build positive changes in the building industry, our communities, and the world. Join us as a partner to build upon our top accomplishments of …
By: Colin Day | Urban Lab Coordinator The City of Fort Collins recently adopted Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2030 and attain carbon neutrality by 2050. As cities go, these are ambitious goals that only …
Hyperlocalization of Architecture by Andrew Michler | Book Release Party September 25th 6-9pm Fort Collins Museum of Art- 201 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Free Event >>RSVP HERE<< Come celebrate the official release of [ours] Hyperlocalization of Architecture …
By Austin Good | Sustainable Building Associate The Institute for the Built Environment (IBE), in partnership with the Center for Energy and Behavior, the Energy Institute, Positive Energies (PosEn), the Colorado Clean Energy Cluster (CCEC), and Schneider Electric have come …
By: Allison Smith Sustainable Building Associate The renovation and addition to Avenir Museum on Colorado StateUniversity’s main campus has earned LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The museum houses a large permanent teaching and research collection of …
By: Joy Wagner Sustainable Building Associate As a proponent of a more holistic view of sustainability, the decisions that I make about what I buy, what I eat, where I shop, are an important part of my commitment to a more …
By: April Brown Senior Projects Manager In 2011, the MIT Sloan Management Review’s sustainability survey of global corporate leaders found that about 70% of respondents are increasing their commitment to sustainability within their organization, a drastic growth from the 2009 …
By: Stephanie Barr Projects Manager Building design and construction is incredibly complex. Countless perspectives and disciplines—from users to engineers, architects, contractors, craftsmen, and financiers—are required to collaborate in order to design a multitude of building systems that will work in …
By: Allison Smith Sustainable Associate In primary school I was introduced to the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle. At school and at home, we sorted cans, glass, and cardboard for recycling. All the messages focused on recyclingwith a secondary emphasis …
We are entering a time when many tipping points will be passed, resulting in unexpected consequences. Yet, a growing group sees opportunity and the potential of thriving cities and environments. Based on the book, Designing for Hope: Pathways to Regenerative …
