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  • Bringing together the Big Four

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    II joined the Southwest Florida Branch of USGBC’s Florida Gulf Coast Chapter in 2011 with a particular enthusiasm for improving our community’s appreciation of the true value of greener real estate. I’m a realtor in one of America’s hottest residential marketplaces, and recently earned my NAR Green Designee – a realtor’s credential for understanding the green home marketplace.

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  • Attention Veterans! Take the LEED Professional exam for free

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    Announcement

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    11 Jul 2013

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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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  • USGBC’s ongoing compact with China

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    As pioneers in the green building movement, the U.S. and China continue to seek common ground on developing sustainable solutions for the built environment. Indeed, China’s leadership has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting green buildings in China, and USGBC is committed to learning from the region and supporting local leaders so that green buildings will flourish and benefit China.

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  • Understand the impact buildings have on human health

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    Understand the impact buildings have on human health, in our first ever Materials & Human Health Summit

    On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Greenbuild Conference and Expo, we will host a new summit focused on bringing together product manufacturers, designers, architects and other industry professionals for an in depth discussion on the connection between the products that go into buildings and the effect they have on those who live, work learn and play within them. 

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  • Understand the impact buildings have on human health

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    Understand the impact buildings have on human health, in our first ever Materials & Human Health Summit

    On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Greenbuild Conference and Expo, we will host a new summit focused on bringing together product manufacturers, designers, architects and other industry professionals for an in depth discussion on the connection between the products that go into buildings and the effect they have on those who live, work learn and play within them. 

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  • Understand the impact buildings have on human health

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    Understand the impact buildings have on human health, in our first ever Materials & Human Health Summit

    On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Greenbuild Conference and Expo, we will host a new summit focused on bringing together product manufacturers, designers, architects and other industry professionals for an in depth discussion on the connection between the products that go into buildings and the effect they have on those who live, work learn and play within them. 

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  • The Pacific Region market briefs and state snapshots

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    Report
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    10 Jul 2013
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    The Pacific Region is home to some of the most sought-after natural and built environments in the United States. It includes the states of California and Hawaii, covering more than 162,000 square miles. Nine local USGBC chapters in distinct areas throughout the region are providing significant “boots on the ground” support to USGBC’s strategic initiatives and promoting the benefits of green buildings.

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  • A day in the life of a USGBC intern

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    For many college students, summer is about lounging by the pool or catching up on some much-needed pleasure reading. For others, summer is a time to gain real world job experience, also known as an internship. So I chose the latter for how I would spend my summer and flocked to the nation’s capital to pursue some amazing opportunities.

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  • ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions team learns the value of LEED credentials

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    Working as an account manager with USGBC member companies, ambitious goals for sustainability in the built environment never come as a surprise, nor do they ever cease to impress me. ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions (ASSA ABLOY DSS) is no exception. ASSA ABLOY DSS has been engaged with USGBC for many years, but I’ve only recently been working with them since they renewed as a Platinum Member under our new membership structure.

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  • ASSA ABLOY team learns the value of LEED credentials

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    Working as an account manager with USGBC member companies, ambitious goals for sustainability in the built environment never come as a surprise, nor do they ever cease to impress me. ASSA ABLOY is no exception. ASSA ABLOY has been engaged with USGBC for many years, but I’ve only recently been working with them since they renewed as a Platinum Member under our new membership structure.

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