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This article was co-authored by Jeremy Sigmon and Wes Sullens. It was first printed in the spring 2013 issue of Living Architecture Monitor Magazine (Volume 15, Issue …
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Armed Forces Green Building Leaders to Convene in Virginia Beach
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Hampton Roads Virginia – Feb. 18, 2013 – Facilities in the United States Armed Forces lead the way in implementing sustainable design and construction practices. Hampton Roads Green Building Council (HRGBC), a chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, will showcase these practices at GREEN IN THE MILITARY 4 (GIM4), Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013
Green Building Accelerating Around the World
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The following is a guest post by Harvey M. Bernstein, Vice President of Industry Insights & Alliances, McGraw-Hill Construction and John Mandyck, Chief Sustainabil…
New Partnership Set to Accelerate Study of Green Building, Human Health
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Chris Pyke
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Our buildings usually keep us safe and comfortable, but sometimes their de…
HVACR Manufacturers Predict An Improving Economy
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Westport, Connecticut… November 15, 2012 — According to a recent AHR Expo survey sent to more than 1,000 HVACR manufacturers worldwide, 70% of the respondents expect the economy to be better in 2013 than in 2012. In fact, 15% of these manufacturers expect a “much better year” while 28% percent of respondents expect the economy to remain the same. Just 3% expect it to be worse than 2012.
In Good (and Green) Company
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It’s no secret that business as usual is changing: A Deloitte study found that 90 percent of companies have set goals for their electricity and energy management practices. Two-thirds of CFOs are involved in their company’s sustainability strategies.
Translating Ideas in to Action: Fifth Public Comment for LEED v4 Launches
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Friends,
A colleague recently remarked, “In the last ten years, who has changed the most? Look at textiles, automobiles – none has changed as much as the building industry! You can see the influence of LEED in every major market in the world.” I couldn’t agree with her more.
Documents that reflect a shared vision have sometimes changed the course of history. Usually the document with the greatest impact was influenced by many individuals, from drafters of initial texts to translators and interpreters of national constitutions.
New Senate Bill Would Spur Job Creation in Hard-Hit Construction Industry via Under-Used Building Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction
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“Commercial Building Modernization Act” Endorsed by Diverse Coalition of Real Estate Industry, Energy and Environmental Advocates
Market Forces and Sustainability in the Real Estate Sector
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Nils Kok
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$3.5 Trillion of Global Capital Fueling Green Buildings
Legislation is an im…
Let the Sustainability Games Begin
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Scot Horst
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Even though the London Olympics just ended, preparation for the 2016 Summe…