The results are in and the LEED Homes v2008 energy update has passed ballot. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2014, newly registering projects will be asked to meet the new requirements. The credit library and LEED Online will be updated automatically. Learn more.
We hear that Jerry Yudelson has a brand new job as the latest head of the Green Building Initiative (GBI). Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, it has 35 organizational members (of which more then half are either timber, chemical or plastics affiliates) and a staff of 11 employees/contractors – it’s not exactly clear. What is clear, though, is that they haven’t hired a new president as much as they’ve hired a new sales-person-in-chief, who’s now in charge of putting lipstick on their floundering, imported rating system.
Excited to start using LEED v4, but not sure you’re ready to make the switch on your existing projects? Now you can substitute some of your v2009 credits for v4 credits. Here’s how:
There are 71 new LEED Interpretations (10292, 10298—10367), including 65 for Homes and Multifamily Midrise (1003—10367). Here are some highlights:
You’ve made the big decision—you’re going to pursue LEED certification using the Building Design and Construction (BD+C) rating system. Now it’s time to get your ducks in a row.
We offer many resources for LEED project teams to get you started on the right foot. Here are the tools and resources that can help you succeed with your project.
You’ve made the big decision—you’re going to pursue LEED certification using the Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) rating system. Now it’s time to get your ducks in a row.
We offer many resources for LEED project teams to get you started on the right foot. Here are the tools and resources that can help you succeed with your project.
A home is more than just shelter: homes are the most important buildings in our lives. We think that every building should be a green building – but especially homes. Why? LEED homes are built to be healthy, providing clean indoor air and incorporating safe building materials to ensure a comfortable home. Using less energy and water means lower utility bills each month. And in many markets, certified green homes are now selling quicker and for more money than comparable non-green homes. Some of the most important buildings in the world use LEED.
You’ve made the big decision—you’re going to pursue LEED certification using the Neighborhood Development rating system. Now it’s time to get your ducks in a row.
We offer many resources for LEED project teams to get you started on the right foot. Here are the tools and resources that can help you succeed with your project.
You’ve made the big decision—you’re going to pursue LEED certification using the Homes rating system. Now it’s time to get your ducks in a row.
We offer many resources for LEED project teams to get you started on the right foot. Here are the tools and resources that can help you succeed with your project.
You’ve made the big decision—you’re going to pursue LEED certification using the Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) rating system. Now it’s time to get your ducks in a row.
We offer many resources for LEED project teams to get you started on the right foot. Here are the tools and resources that can help you succeed with your project.