HUSARCH Conversations: How Energy Efficiency can impact Public Housing
Discover how public housing authorities can leverage utility-sponsored programs to lower operational costs, improve resident comfort, and open doors to clean energy job opportunities. Dive into our latest conversation with DNV's equity experts to learn how advocacy, pilot programs, and federal funding are shaping a more sustainable future for affordable housing.
HUSARCH Conversations: Blueprint for Belonging
HUSARCH’s Krystal Muñoz reflects on the joy of mentoring Zuley, a driven high school senior and future first-gen college student. Discover how a shared site visit and a passing of the torch reminded them both of the power of representation and community impact.
LEED v4 to v5: Know Before You Go
In the latest issue of our blog series, LEED v4 to v5: Know Before you Go, we break down the major changes shaping the future of LEED certification through a detailed visual guide.
This edition highlights the restructured impact areas and essential new prerequisites. From carbon assessments and climate resilience to building envelope commissioning, the visual guide outlines how credits shift in the new version and what has changed from optional to mandatory requirements.
Read the full summary to see how previous LEED projects stack up against these new benchmarks.
Starting June 1, 2026, the USGBC will require all LEED projects to register under LEED v5, introducing more rigorous planning requirements and a sharper focus on materials, equity, and decarbonization.
HUSARCH Conversations: Unpacking Power & Privilege in the Energy Industry
What happens when energy professionals commit to "no fixing and no saving" in their equity work? We sit down with the collaborators behind the Power and Privilege Working Group to discuss the importance of long-term thinking and how we can use our influence to create space for the next generation.
2026 HUSARCH Call for Artists
Learn more about HUSARCH’s 2026 Call for Artists - A collaboration to discuss the environment
HUSARCH Conversations: Deeta Bernstein + Chyanne Husar
Join Chyanne Husar for a conversation with mentor and "master implementer" Deeta Bernstein. Discover how their 30-year bond and expertise in science and architecture are shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure.
LEED v4 to v5: Preparing for LEED v5
Get ready to make the switch to LEED v5 alongside HUSARCH’s team of experts. Learn what is changing and tips for effective implementation.
This is the third post in our LEED v4 to v5 Blog Series.
Starting June 1, 2026, the USGBC will require all LEED projects to register under LEED v5, introducing more rigorous planning requirements and a sharper focus on materials, equity, and decarbonization.
Spotlight: Damako Ransom
From snow plowing to a leadership role at the CTA, Damako Ransom’s journey highlights the power of saying "yes" to new challenges. This spotlight explores how HUSARCH’s commitment to workforce development helped a seasoned entrepreneur trade his plow for a project management career.