Sustainable Technology

HUD backs a 24-month study on mass-timber modules that ship and stack faster

HUD’s PD&R is funding Washington State University to design hybrid mass-timber modules that travel and stack faster. A 2023 review of modular CLT flags 2D vs. 3

How Polygon’s Smart Moisture Control System Protected a Mass Timber Student Housing Project

Amid the rise of sustainable architecture, mass timber has become a powerful symbol of progress — a material that marries renewable design with modern efficiency. Yet, in the damp climate of Vancouver, BC, sustainability meets its match: moisture. Managing humidity levels in large-scale wood construction isn’t just a matter of comfort; it’s about protecting structural…

Technology for Good: Dug Song on Shaping a Better World Through Innovation and Impact (Part 3)

Detroit is redefining its role in the next era of American innovation. The conversation has shifted from what to build to how to build it in ways that deliver lasting impact. The goal is to do so sustainably, inclusively, and with the community at its core. The state’s growing network of research universities, multi-billion-dollar…

Applied Digital Ellendale AI Data Center: February 2025 Update

The data center reaches a critical milestone as its first computing cluster comes online to handle AI and HPC workloads

Sustainability and Innovation in the Data Center Industry: Insights from Rob Ussher

Data center operators are rebalancing operational demands with environmental accountability through efficiency-driven innovation

GreenOnyx’s Clean & Efficient Farming is Key to Global Food Supply Solutions

Scalable agricultural innovation could bridge the global nutrition gap while strengthening food security amid climate and geopolitical crises

Applied Digital Strengthens Community Relations through Innovative Data Center Practices

Rural communities gain economic revitalization and local investment as a major data center operator prioritizes deep community integration over extraction

A Recent Energy Facility Expansion Sets Precedent for the Future of Energy Storage

Record-breaking battery expansion demonstrates how strategic infrastructure upgrades reshape the viability of renewable energy integration at scale

Creating the Value Proposition for Sustainability

Authentic sustainability strategies require organizational alignment that extends far beyond marketing messaging