Need a quick refresher on green building basics? This is our “Green Building 101” series that we’ll publish throughout the month. We’ll visit topics that form the foundation of our understanding of green building today.
A sustainable site plan takes into account the impact of the building on the surrounding environment and it’s intended occupants.
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USGBC is honoring the industry leaders and corporate citizens whose dedication to green building is setting the new standard in smart business and sustainability. As a transformative leader, we invite you to celebrate your own accomplishments alongside the best and brightest of the sustainability world, from Fortune 500 companies to the heads of sustainable brands.
This information was originally published in the World Green Building Council report, “The Business Case for Green Building: A Review of the Costs and Benefits for Developers, Investors and Occupants.” Access the full report.
By greening our built environment the green building industry can deliver on large-scale economic priorities such as climate change mitigation, energy security, resource conservation and job creation, long-term resilience and quality of life.
Looking to grow your green building knowledge?
Check out this month’s top three courses.
1. How to calculate and apply for LEED Heat Island Effect Roof credit
Gain helpful information and guidance on how to submit for the LEED Heat Island Effect Roof credit.
Need a quick refresher on green building basics? This is our “Green Building 101” series that we’ll publish throughout the month. We’ll visit topics that form the foundation of our understanding of green building today.
We invite the USGBC community to America’s largest design event, Dwell on Design, returning to the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 20-22.
Curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, this exciting three-day celebration of modern design invites you to explore the latest sustainable design trends, attend thought-provoking conversations, network face-to-face with industry leaders, tour some of the area’s greenest homes, and more!
Keynote Speaker: Stephen Burks, Readymade Projects
In moments of candor I admit I happened upon the cause of sustainability almost by accident. As a young man, I had always been a corporate guy from a corporate town doing (for the most part) whatever it was my corporate bosses wanted me to do.
In moments of candor I admit I happened upon the cause of sustainability almost by accident. As a young man, I had always been a corporate guy from a corporate town doing (for the most part) whatever it was my corporate bosses wanted me to do.