Green building design is affecting not only the construction products selected but also the processes of collaboration and integration of different disciplines. The people of the steel industry care about the environmental performance of their products and want to make a difference. As with other construction professionals, we are learning and we are gaining experience. In this issue, we want to share knowledge and information about some myths and realities concerning the important topic of thermal mass of buildings, about recovery strategies that architects and engineers can apply to increase the content of reused steel in their next projects, and about the less obvious contributions of steel in the LEED™ context through an integrated design view. As partners of the green building process, we aim to contribute our part to develop a more sustainable environment for future generations.
Michael I. Gilmor
President CISC