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Session Spotlight: Connecting the Cloud, Data Centers and Your Footprint
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How green are clouds?
The answer to that question has been as difficult to pin down as the origin of cyberspace itself. That is, until now! As reliance on cloud comput…
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Federal Buildings Leading By Example
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I’m thinking of a Federal building. It is the third oldest federal building in our Nation’s capital. It houses the Federal department in charge of promoting economic growth. And, thanks to a green retrofit, it saves American taxpayers $3.5 million every year.
A Long-Overdue Conversation on Green Building and the Codes
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The 2011 Green Building Market Activity Report begins with this statement: “Green building is here to stay.”
It’s certainly been a busy year – or should I say three, or even five? Following the growth trends of a green building economy that has far outpaced an otherwise down economy, the building community has been hard at work to develop draft regulations – or model codes – that can help to translate green building ideas into tomorrow’s minimum expectations.
USGBC Chapters Lead Sustainability Initiatives in Convention Cities
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As host cities for the Republican and Democratic National Conventions, Tampa, Fla. and Charlotte, N.C. were gathering spots for the nation’s political elite – both being a mecca for U.S. policy-makers. For USGBC chapters in these areas, this was a prime opportunity to educate and engage policy-makers on sustainability initiatives.
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Friday Roundup: LEED at National Zoo, Sustainable Building and Soufflés
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This week’s green building articles went far beyond bricks and mortar: The sea lion in our header image should be ample indication. Check out our sampling of sustainability reads, videos and photos below.
Did we miss anything? Share your favorite links from the week in the comments.
Three Things You Need To Know About Energy Data and LEED
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Reducing the costs and environmental impacts of excessive energy use is the focus of owners, investors, occupants, policy makers, and many other stakeholders.
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Session Spotlight: Sowing a New Crop of Sustainable Leader
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What would Rachel Carson do?
That’s the mantra behind the School of Sustainability and Environment at Chatham University, the alma mater of Silent Spring author and environmental activist (and our superhero) Rachel Carson.
Let the Sustainability Games Begin
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Scot Horst
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Even though the London Olympics just ended, preparation for the 2016 Summe…
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Friday Roundup: World Water Week, Green Products and Sustainable Schools
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Each week, we curate our favorite green building clips and news from around the…