Buildings consume nearly a third of America's energy — much of it wasted by inefficient design — while land-use decisions influence another third used in transportation. Real-estate development therefore offers abundant opportunities for saving resources, not to mention reducing waste and restoring damaged land.
The RMI's Built Environment Team works to improve the efficiency of buildings and projects through consulting and research. RMI also publishes books, reports, and articles on green development and home resource efficiency for both professionals and consumers. Many of these publications are posted at this website.
