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This article is the introduction of the 2014 September-October Issue of USGBC+ written by Paul Hawken, environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author.
Category: Industry
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If it’s happening, it’s possible
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This article is the introduction of the 2014 September-October Issue of USGBC+ written by Paul Hawken, environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author.
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The LEED Dynamic Plaque proves that design makes the difference
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Design is defined as “an intentional purposeful plan.” To me, that always has meant that the quality of the design has to do with the dimensions that it addresses. The better the design, the greater the dimensions. Good design is beautiful and functional but also responsible and natural. Great design is transformational.
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GBCI Joins Forces with GRESB
Published on:15 Oct 2014Feature image:
Move creates asset-to-portfolio toolkit for measuring sustainability of world’s largest asset class
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The ROI on biophilic design patterns
Published on:13 Oct 2014Feature image:
Chances are, you enjoy a sunny spot at the windowsill, a crackling fire, a lush pocket garden, a richly patterned rug or a cascading water fountain.
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Sustainability leadership: An interview with GSA’s Ruth Cox
Published on:9 Oct 2014Feature image:
Overseeing real estate, acquisition, and technology for the federal government is a lot of responsibility. That’s the job of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). In fact, with oversight of nearly 10,000 federally-owned or leased buildings, a total of 300 million square feet of office space, GSA is the largest landlord in the nation.
With cost-saving as a major priority, the leadership at GSA has helped usher in a new era of efficiency, innovation and performance. And it’s no wonder that green building has been part of that solution toolbox.
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India: Owning the longer picture
Published on:3 Oct 2014Feature image:
India is at a pivotal moment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the new government have brought hope to millions of Indians by pledging to lift the country out of poverty, increase and advance the spread of technology, and bring about government transparency.
The prime minister has also called for India to have a “world-class infrastructure” and wants the construction of 100 smart cities over the next five years. This is phenomenal and we are very excited about this vision for India and the bold, proactive leadership of the new government.
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India, LEED & GRIHA: Owning the longer picture
Published on:3 Oct 2014Feature image:
“Recently, USGBC and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of green buildings in India. LEED and Green Buildings Rating System India (GRIHA) are key solutions in this effort. I would like to introduce everyone to the extraordinary Mili Majumdar, director of sustainable habitat at TERI.
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2014 LEED Fellows Announced
Published on:1 Oct 2014Feature image:
LEED Fellows represent an elite class of accomplished green-building professionals
Washington, D.C. – (Oct. 1, 2014) – The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announces its 2014 class of LEED Fellows. This year’s 48 Fellows are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the green building community as well as for their significant achievements among LEED Professionals.
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D.C. joins exclusive ‘LEED 100 Million Club’
Published on:30 Sep 2014Feature image:
We have reached a new era in the history of green building with Mayor Vincent Gray’s recent announcement that Washington, D.C., has surpassed 100 million square feet of LEED-certified space.
While the District of Columbia is not the first city to reach this milestone—predecessors include Chicago, New York and Houston—with a population of approximately 650,000, D.C. is the smallest city in the world to pass this mark.