by LEaD Blogger
December 12, 2013 in Greenbuild
The Call for Education Session Proposals (and reviewers) is open! Take a look at what’s new for 2014:
by LEaD Blogger
December 12, 2013 in Industry
Much has been said about Zappos CEO Tony Heish’s terrific plan to revitalize Downtown Las Vegas, but some may not know it all began with one building – namely, the major renovation of an old city hall that’s on target for LEED Gold certification. I spoke to Brad Tomm, Sr. Manager of Campus Operations and Sustainability at Zappos about this very special LEED project.
by LEaD Blogger
December 12, 2013 in Industry
Today, our very own Scot Horst and Mahesh Ramanujam will be speaking at The Atlantic Energy and Infrastructure Super Summit. The Atlantic has gathered a select group of senior leaders for conversations on innovative water conservation efforts, evolving green building standards, and the future of energy policy and infrastructure investment through one-on-one interviews and panel discussions.
Watch the program as it unfolds, and join the conversation via #ATLEnergy.
by LEaD Blogger
December 11, 2013 in Industry
USGBC has promoted building industry transformation as the path to improved global and human health since our organization's infancy. Research Preview: Review of Health Language in LEED comes at an important time in the history of the green building movement as the large building industry is now focusing on issues related to human health in the built environment.
by LEaD Blogger
December 11, 2013 in Industry
Today, in the midst of significant economic growth and social change, Brazil is preparing to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup, arguably the world’s premier sporting event. From June 12 to July 13, the games will put Brazil front and center in the global spotlight.
by LEaD Blogger
December 11, 2013 in Policy and Advocacy
Today at the Ohio State House, teachers, school leadership and elected officials from across the state are gathering to celebrate the first 100 LEED certified schools. Ohio leads the nation with more LEED certified public schools than any other state, and hundreds more are on the way.
by LEaD Blogger
December 11, 2013 in LEED
Ohio LEED schools save energy, money and resources and are healthier for students and faculty
Washington, D.C. — (Dec. 11, 2013)— Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognizes the state of Ohio and the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) on the LEED® certification of the 100th public school building in the state. Ohio leads the country with more LEED-certified public schools than any other state, with hundreds more in the LEED pipeline.
by LEaD Blogger
December 9, 2013 in LEED
LEED in Motion: Impacts and Innovation is the third and final report in the 2013 series
by LEaD Blogger
December 9, 2013 in Greenbuild
DuWayne Baird, an emerging construction professional in Central Ohio, was one of 50 people to receive a full scholarship to attend Greenbuild 2013 in Philadelphia last month. In his blog post, he shares his Greenbuild story, one filled with networking, inspiration, advocacy and education. Read it here.
by LEaD Blogger
December 6, 2013 in Industry
Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips:
‘Green buildings’ concept takes root in Kingdom, Arab News. USGBC CEO Rick Fedrizzi visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to laud progress made and encourage further action.
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