From the Editor

As the discussion of environmental issues continues to expand, those involved in green building and construction stand poised to offer crucial leadership in a realm with increasing questions to be answered, impacts to be considered, and innovations to discover.

Examining the built environment through a sustainable lens, Eco-Structure seeks to provide its readers with the information and inspiration necessary to not only better analyze their projects and their environmental impact, but also continually push green building one step further. Through editorial that covers green building from all angles, from specific building techniques and systems to the latest sustainable structures and proposals, Eco-Structure seeks to showcase how the structures we create can be used as a fulcrum to better our surroundings, our environment, and our quality of life.

In print, online, and in person, Eco-Structure strives to fulfill its editorial mission through a multi-media brand that includes:

• Eco-structure.com An online showcase of the magazine's features and departments continue the sustainability discussion, including a digital version of each issue, industry events and news, podcasts and slideshows, and AIA continuing education courses.
• Eco-newsletter A consistent roundup of industry coverage straight from eco-structure.com to our online subscribers' inbox.
• Events and Competitions: The annual Evergreen Awards competition and its companion party recognizing winners and sustainable innovation spearhead our outreach at industry events and tradeshows

The goal of Eco-Structure is to continue to provide unbiased information that provokes thought, discussion and improvements to ensure the green-building industry continues evolving for the better.