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.
LEED v4 is here, and beginning in June 2014 LEED professional exams will evolve to reflect the the LEED v4 rating system.
Here’s a quick refresh on how this will play out for the LEED Green Associate, BD+C, ID+C and O+M exams (exams for Homes and ND will feature v4 content in 2015):
If your kids are like mine, there was a moment in time when it suddenly became a thing to spend time at the mall. As a buildings guy with a family in Syracuse, I have always understood the appeal of the mall. It offers comfortable indoor space, opportunities for socialization as people shop, stroll, and dine together. It’s a central and generally safe meeting place.
Fourteen LEED for Neighborhood Development Projects to Receive Funding and Resources
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.
Using less energy to accomplish the same amount of work. Getting the most work per unit of energy is often described as a measure of energy intensity. Common metrics for buildings and neighborhoods include energy use per square foot and use per capita.
Mark Twain once said “The secret to getting ahead is getting started” but we all know that the first step is often the hardest.
The Tracker Plus team has been working closely with our partners at USGBC to support project teams in setting down the foundations for success in their LEED certification.
LEED in Motion: Sweden Notes Country is Likely to See a 33 Percent Increase in Certified Projects in 2014
Whether it’s single family or multifamily development, two floors or 18 floors – these are factors that come into play when choosing the right rating system for your residential project. But we’ve heard from many of you out in the real world that it’s been a tough call trying to choose the *right* rating system. So, let’s go over some details to help guide your understanding of the rating systems:
Recognize the factors at play.
As part of the LEED, Materials, and Health Initiative, USGBC is convening a series of events to drive the industry conversation towards more informed decisions impacting human and environmental health. The events, which include lunch lectures and more in-depth meetings and workshops, address critical issues such as ingredient transparency, materials selection and assessment, innovation, professional training, and materials data infrastructure.
In China, a country that defines global leadership, there is visible indication that we have stressed Mother Nature far beyond her limits. It is time to bring equilibrium to business and environment, to productivity and people, to leadership and legacy — the principles that influenced the creation of LEED.