Category: LEED

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Continuous improvement ensures that the LEED rating systems stay relevant in a time when policies, technologies and the needs of the industry are constantly changing. In the last three years, residential construction energy codes rapidly have become more stringent, a trend we anticipate will continue. The updates in LEED v4 (the newest version of LEED for Homes) respond to these changes, and now USGBC aims to update the 2008 version of LEED for Homes by beginning an official update process. 

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This article first appeared on ArupConnect, the online magazine of Arup in the Americas. About the authors: Adam Friedberg is a senior consultant in Arup’s New York office. Kirstin Weeks is a senior specialist in our San Francisco office.

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The journey to achieving LEED certification—at any level—begins and ends with a team. Assembling a strong LEED project team is crucial to the project’s success and it’s important to be as inclusive as possible from the start.

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This article is part of a series of stories from USGBC’s community celebrating 20 years of green building triumphs. Take a walk down memory lane with USGBC, as we reflect on favorite moments and share memories from the last 20 years. Share your own green building triumphs using #USGBC20.

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Location, location, location… and LEED.

Apartment developers spend countless hours attempting to determine the features and attributes that will contribute the most to the value of their buildings, or the premium they can charge for rents. Decisions about the design, features or location of an apartment building are many times dictated by the attribute that will result in the highest returns. 

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Last year when traveling to China, USGBC COO Mahesh Ramanujam saw first-hand the growing passion amongst the Chinese for green buildings, LEED in particular. A recent trip to China just a few weeks ago confirmed that enthusiasm in China for LEED continues to soar.

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Fulfilling your CMP is easier than ever with USGBC’s Webinar Subscription.

Get your LEED education in online, on demand, and direct from the makers of LEED. Plus, your CE hours will be reported to GBCI and AIA on your behalf.

Also, did you hear that LEED v4 has passed? The USGBC Webinar Subscription is the best place to access the most comprehensive coverage about v4, with new LEED v4 content being added through the end of the year.

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The greenhouses are efficient research machines. Two houses of high-tech glass and steel enclose a series of research compartments, each capable of maintaining a separate experimental environment. Sophisticated, automated controls modulate sunlight, artificial lighting, temperature, humidity, irrigation, and fertilization, adapting the interior environment in response to the sun, wind, and weather. The houses maximize plant growth while providing an open, flexible environment for botany research and instruction.

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Looking to give yourself a career edge or qualify for a green job? The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reimburses the cost of the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP credential exams for U.S. military veterans, eligible dependents and reservists.

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