by steve | Feb 4, 2026 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Did You Know? (DYK)
Did You Know 83% of the U.S. population lives in urban areas today, and by 2050 that figure is projected to reach 89%, intensifying pressure on cities and infrastructure. Urban density matters: doubling population-weighted density can cut CO₂ emissions by ~48% from...
by steve | Feb 4, 2026 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Blog Posts
This post provides an overview of BuildUSA’s (BUSA) key concepts and explains how each supports the organization’s mission to achieve: “Higher Quality, Higher Performance buildings with shorter delivery times and lower costs.” BUSA’s framework is built around...
by steve | Jan 7, 2026 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Did You Know? (DYK)
In 2024, the commercial sector used 16.45 quads of energy, 17% of the U.S. total, a 64% increase from 1980. In 2024, U.S. commercial buildings spent over $241B on energy. Space heating and cooling accounts for 21% of commercial energy use. Operation accounts for...
by steve | Oct 30, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Building Memories
Building Memories (BM) uses personal experiences and relates them to topics of importance to building. This BM explores a sustainable exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I didn’t have to travel far to find this innovative and sustainable building...
by steve | Oct 30, 2025 | 01_STEVE'S BUILD BLOG, Building Memories
Building Memories (BM) uses personal experiences and relates them to topics of importance to building. This BM explores living as an exchange student in Versailles, France Life in L’Orangerie de Madame Élisabeth During my senior year of college, I was an...
