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29 Sep 2014
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There are two sets of Federal Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings,
Category: Industry
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Seeing opportunities in China clearly [Webex]
Published on:29 Sep 2014Feature image:
Green business in China is already big business, and will get bigger.
Policy imperatives, driven by population and pollution imperatives, make the expansion of the sustainability sector irrepressible. However, it may be difficult for those new to China to know how to make the most out of those developments.
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World Green Building Council releases new report on healthy green buildings
Published on:24 Sep 2014Feature image:
Today, the World Green Building Council (WGBC) released a new report showing a direct correlation between the healthy green building principles of an office space and the overall wellbeing of employees.
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Research webcast: National Green Building Adoption Index 2014 [Video]
Published on:23 Sep 2014Feature image:
The National Green Building Adoption Index (GBAI) is a landmark study which provides an unprecedented view of the dynamics of LEED and ENERGY STAR office space across the United States. The research provides a quantitative view on the pace and scale of green building market transformation with detail for 30 major U.S. markets.
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USGBC Members Select 2014 Best of Building Award Recipients
Published on:17 Sep 2014Feature image:
The inaugural “people’s choice” awards recognize the year’s best green products, projects, organizations and individuals making an impact in green building
Washington, D.C.—(Sept.17, 2014) The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today the recipients of the 2014 Best of Buildings awards, as selected by fellow USGBC members.
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2013 Annual Report turns the spotlight on USGBC employees
Published on:16 Sep 2014Feature image:
In our 2013 Annual Report, we turn the spotlight on our talented USGBC employees — and learn some fun facts about their drinking habits. (Just coffee and tea, of course!)
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CrowdComfort launches pilot program at USGBC headquarters
Published on:15 Sep 2014Feature image:
USGBC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., have just become the newest location of a CrowdComfort pilot launch.
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LEED Dynamic Plaque: Finalist in Fast Company’s 2014 Innovation By Design Awards
Published on:11 Sep 2014Feature image:
We’re excited to announce that the LEED Dynamic Plaque is a finalist in Fast Company’s 2014 Innovation By Design Awards, among 53 honorees that include Disney, Google, Nike and The New York Times.
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GBCI to administer PEER certification
Published on:9 Sep 2014Feature image:
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) announced today that it will administer certification for the Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal™ (PEER) program. PEER is the nation’s first comprehensive, consumer-centric, data-driven system for evaluating power system performance and is modeled after LEED.
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Register today for EcoDistricts Summit 2014
Published on:8 Sep 2014Feature image:
At the end of September city makers will gather in Washington, D.C., for the sixth annual EcoDistrict Summit, a three day event dedicated to cultivating just, sustainable and resilient cities from the neighborhood up.