Building green has always been about minimizing waste with a focus on three elements: enhancing the health and wellbeing of people, minimizing environmental impacts and improving the bottom line. Until recently, the cost of energy was relatively high, and sustainable design focused on improving the […] Read more
One of Miron’s key drivers and an integral part of our corporate culture is sustainability. Our commitment to expand our teams’ environmental stewardship and share best practices with the communities we build in has never been more important to us. United with us is Clean […] Read more
We were thrilled to celebrate Earth Day 2015 with the news that our project at Lake Mills Elementary School was honored as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School. This award program focuses on inspiring schools to strive for 21st century excellence by recognizing […] Read more
Anyone who has experienced the culture at Miron’s headquarters will tell you it’s unlike most businesses. Part of that is because of our commitment to sustainability, and how that commitment shines throughout our office—inside and out. Below are a few of our favorite green […] Read more
The 45th anniversary of Earth Day is April 22. How are you and your organization going to recognize and celebrate environmental stewardship? Here are 45 ways to demonstrate your “green” commitment and leadership in honor of Earth Day: Invite local eco-friendly vendors to set up informational […] Read more
We are incredibly proud of the work we’ve done in regard to sustainability and our LEED project portfolio at Miron, as well as our many LEED Accredited Professionals and Green Associates. No other movement has transformed the construction industry within the last decade like green […] Read more
One of Miron’s key (and most well-known) drivers is sustainability, particularly in regard to sustainable construction. One way to reduce the ecological footprint of a building is through the integration of green space. By integrating renewable energy features and building science technology, we are able […] Read more
Did you know average North Americans spend more than 90% of their time indoors and more than 6 hours a day in front of screens. We’re also increasingly urban and more disconnected from the natural world. Symptoms of our nature deficit are easy to spot: […] Read more
LEED v4, the newest version of the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) rating system, was recently approved by a majority of USGBC members. As a USGBC Fellow, I am proud of my colleagues for being progressive and willing to move forward, and I’m excited […] Read more
While the practice of retrofitting buildings with energy-saving technologies isn’t new, data on whether these changes yield real savings hasn’t been available—until now. According to a 2012 study—United States Building Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Market Sizing and Financing Models—a $279 million investment in energy efficiency retrofits […] Read more
