Synapse: This Week's News for LA’s Best Buildings

I'm Asian, I'm Angry, and I Count

As the violence against Asians continues to rise across America, it is crucial that our community be seen and heard—including in the environmental space.

The US Federal Government Takes the Lead on Low Embodied Carbon Buildings

The Green Building Advisory Committee’s adoption of procurement principles will drive federal action on low embodied carbon building materials and approaches through the GSA, as well as the national market.

Industry-Leading SoCalGas Energy Efficiency Programs Save 40 Million Therms in 2020

Energy efficiency incentives and programs saved customers $44 million on their utility bills and reduced 211,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions

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Source: NRDC