A recent market research study revealed that Idahoans value energy efficiency. In fact, 65% of them favor energy codes that are consistent with national standards, but less than half trust the State of Idaho to adopt the right energy efficiency standards for Idahoans.
The great Rick Fedrizzi recently noted that “our homes play the biggest role in our lives. They bookend our days… Imagine if all people started their days from a sustainable home, with a native awareness of efficiency and efficacy; of better health and resilience. Imagine if we used our homes as the base camp for healthy living, in every aspect of our lives… They could be the touchstone for being mindful of sustainability for our present and future.”
You’ve decided to pursue LEED, but you’re looking for some guidance to select a rating system before you register your project.
Here’s how to use the guidance below:
Please pay close attention to this guidance, because if you select a rating system that doesn’t apply, USGBC may request that you change your project’s rating system.
You’ve decided to pursue LEED v4, but you’re looking for some guidance to select a rating system before you register your project. Looking for LEED 2009 Rating System Selection Guidance? Access.
Here’s how to use the guidance below:
The Center for Green Schools is thrilled to introduce six new organizers for Green Apple Day of Service 2014.
The Green Apple Day of Service, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, gives parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations the opportunity to transform all schools into healthy, safe and productive learning environments through local service projects.
This article is part 1 of a 4 part series on “Greening your college life.”
As a college student, I know first-hand that it can seem difficult to lead a sustainable life in college. Dorm buildings are often less energy efficient, recycling options might be limited, and students don’t have extra money to splurge on eco-friendly products.
However, even if you live in an older building — and even if you’re not in college — it’s still possible to make a difference and have a positive environmental impact.
With each visit I make to China I continue to stand in awe of the presence of LEED and the leaders behind it.
After my second trip to China this year, I can assure you that LEED is alive and well. This is because true market leaders have continued to raise the bar when it comes to quality, sustainable buildings.
You’ve decided to pursue the LEED Green Associate professional credential, but you aren’t sure how to start preparing for the exam.
Review this cheat sheet for a description of exam content areas, which include task domains and knowledge domains.
We are 10 weeks out from the official Green Apple Day of Service, but that didn’t stop anyone at Aptitud Community Academy in San Jose, Calif., from getting his or her hands dirty this weekend.
