If you’ve followed the development of the International Green Construction Code, you’d know that the code’s coverage of low-rise residential buildings has been knocked around like a punching bag. First it was in. But since it was incorporated by reference and the development committee couldn’t touch it, the residential content meshed neither with the new code’s intent nor with its technical elements. Then it was pulled out. Then, most recently, it was not voted back in… and with this current, last round of opportunity, there’s one final chance to put it back in, and do it right.
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Empire State Building and Tony Malkin Recognized as Leaders in Energy Efficiency
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By: Peter Lehner, Executive Director, NRDC
Last week the Empire State Building received the LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The award confirms what so many of us already know: This iconic skyscraper has become a model of energy efficiency and sustainability, and it is thanks to the dedication of its owner, Tony Malkin.
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Celebrating Excellence in the Green Building Movement: USGBC’s Leadership Awards
USGBC’s Leadership Awards have become synonymous with the organizations and individuals who signify vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green building design and construction. This year’s batch of winners is no different – recognizing leaders in the private, public and non-governmental organization (NGO) spheres. In fact, Rick Fedrizzi said it best:
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USGBC South Florida Chapter Wins “Green Your Alma Mater Challenge”
Earlier this summer, the Center for Green Schools hosted the “Green Your Alma Mater Challenge,” a competition that engaged both USGBC staff and chapters to reach out to their alma maters and applaud their sustainability initiatives, and directing them to resources USGBC has developed to sustain and support their green initiatives.
HOK Volunteers Helping USGBC Rebuild Orphanage in Haiti
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HOK is USGBC’s official design partner for Project Haiti
World Green Building Week Kicks off Across the Globe
USGBC joins countries celebrating green building & communities
Washington, DC – (September 20, 2011) – Countries around the world are kicking off World Green Building Week, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is doing its part by helping move the green economy debate forward, locally and globally, through its participation in a series of events this fall. As a whole, the events support USGBC’s efforts to make green cities and buildings pillars of sustainable economic development in all regions of the world.
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U.S. Department of Energy launches Solar Decathlon
From Sept. 23-Oct. 2, the U.S. Department of Energy will hold the DOE Solar Decathlon 2011, an award-winning program that challenges 20 college teams to design, build and operate solar-powered houses. The houses are cost-effective and energy-efficient,…
What’s Next in Green Building? USGBC Working With Planet Forward to Cultivate Ideas
Re-posted from PlanetForward.org.
Charlie Rybak, Outreach Coordinator, Planet Forward
Do you have an idea for the next big innovation in green building? If you submit a video that tells your story in one minute or less, you could find it on display at…
Experience Canada at Greenbuild: Or, How a Peameal Bacon Sandwich May Change Your Life
Are you headed to Toronto and eager to take in all of the sights and sounds the city has to offer?
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