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12 Mar 2014
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Time to know some of the green building and LEED “known knowns!”
Category: Industry
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Interested in becoming a LEED Green Associate or LEED AP? What you need to know
Published on:10 Mar 2014Feature image:
You’ve made up your mind. You’re ready to step up your game and become a LEED professional.
Here’s what you need to know about the application:
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Friday Roundup: Recertification is critical component, CaGBC pushing progress
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Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips, but also be sure to check out our other green building news post from today that reveals the truth behind the “Environmental Policy Alliance,” an astroturf front group that’s been attacking LEED.
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USGBC in the news: Exposing the ‘Environmental Policy Alliance’
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Don’t be fooled, the Environmental Policy Alliance isn’t the “EPA” you might think. The group behind recent attacks on LEED is run by the notorious Washington, D.C., lobbyist Richard Berman, who works on behalf of special interests under the guise of policy and research institutes.
Check out what Architect, The Huffington Post and TreeHugger have to say about the Environmental Policy Alliance:
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Coming soon: Translation aids for LEED credential exams
Published on:7 Mar 2014Feature image:
LEED’s impact resonates on a global stage, and its adopters, advocates and practitioners are growing more diverse every day.
There are LEED projects and LEED professionals in nearly 200 countries. To serve this demand, GBCI has translated several study resources and exams for the LEED professional credentials into Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and French.
Exam translation aid availability
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GBIG Fundamentals: Project Transparency, Market Context, and Timelines
Published on:7 Mar 2014Feature image:
This is the first in a series of blog posts detailing features of the Green Building Information Gateway. Subsequent blog posts will dive deeper into specific applications to help users get the most out of their experience with GBIG.org.
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Become a LEED Fellow in 2014
Published on:5 Mar 2014Feature image:
Are you interested in becoming a LEED Fellow? Your time is now.
The U.S. Green Building Council call for nominations of qualified applicants is now open for the 2014 class of LEED Fellows.
What does it take to be a LEED Fellow?
Nominees must have:
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Join us at the 2014 Building Energy Summit
Published on:4 Mar 2014Feature image:
USGBC is proud to be an education partner with the 2014 Building Energy Summit. This year’s event will be held April 1, 2014 in Washington, DC. The Summit brings together building owners, energy experts, and technology pioneers to address the challenges and opportunities surrounding the need for more energy efficient buildings.
Join us for the 2014 Building Energy Summit and be a part of the revolution that is permanently changing the way we manage and operate buildings.
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In the Know with Maggie and Joe
Published on:3 Mar 2014Feature image:
Joe and I will be bringing you the top global green building highlights from each week. Sign up to ensure you’re “in the know!”
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Meet USGBC’s Senior Materials Research Fellows
Published on:3 Mar 2014Feature image:
As part of the LEED, Materials, and Health Initiative, the U.S. Green Building Council has engaged a team of scientific experts to conduct synthetic research and advise USGBC staff on the health-related aspects of building materials. These six Senior Materials Research Fellows are advancing the technical dialog on issues related to materials science, toxicology, green chemistry, risk assessment, and information technology through publishing and convening events.