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This article was originally published on ENR.com on January 23, 2013. As part of ENR’s Top 25 Newsmakers.
By Nadine M. Post
Blog
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LEED for Neighborhood Development and the 2013 CNU Charter Awards
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Each year the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) recognizes excellence in urban design through its Charter Awards. The program recognizes “outstanding architectural, landscape, and urban designs built in harmony with their physical and social contexts.” Winning projects embody the characteristics walkable, sustainable, and vibrant places at all scales – from vast, interconnected urban regions to well-designed buildings and city blocks.
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A Reflective Recipe for LEED: A Dash of Archimedes, a Smidge of Mead, a Pinch of Jobs…
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There have been many before us who have provided insight into the formula for creating positive change, paving the road through action and articulating ideas that catalyze and lessons that ignite. Their contributions resonate today and continue to instill in us the feeling and spirit of what’s needed to successfully drive market transformation.
Reflecting on some of these ideas, I’ve put together my recipe of great thinking that in many ways has influenced, guided, propelled or inspired LEED and its remarkable, flexible, market-based approach to creating change.
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HVACR Manufacturers Predict An Improving Economy
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Westport, Connecticut… November 15, 2012 — According to a recent AHR Expo survey sent to more than 1,000 HVACR manufacturers worldwide, 70% of the respondents expect the economy to be better in 2013 than in 2012. In fact, 15% of these manufacturers expect a “much better year” while 28% percent of respondents expect the economy to remain the same. Just 3% expect it to be worse than 2012.
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Across Nation, Green Buildings at Forefront of Government Environmental Agendas
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Government leadership is the catalyst for creating a better built environment. By embracing LEED-based policies, or establishing energy efficiency goals for public buildings, governments provide pathways for the private sector to follow.
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New and Updated Pilot Credits
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The LEED Pilot Credit Library has been updated with 10 new, and 14 modified, pilot credits. There are now 46 active pilot credits available for LEED project team use under IDc1/IOc1. View all pilot credits
New pilot credit ideas for testing
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Engage, Inform, Establish, Repeat: New Policy Brief Highlights Advocates’ Established Feedback Loops
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Every day, green building professionals are on the forefront of designing and building a better world. Invariably, I see how their good work spills over into the policy arena. I work with advocates across the country to make sure their expert voice is heard by policymakers, and that we’re all working together to put forth the best policies to propel the green building industry.
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Top 10 States for LEED in 2012: Who Moved Up?
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At USGBC, we believe it’s important to highlight the places that are leading the way in establishing the healthiest possible environments for their citizens to live, work and play.
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Energy Efficient and Green Solutions to Take Center Stage at AHR Expo
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One of the most important events for anyone concerned with green building-related issues will take place next week when the AHR Expo opens its doors at the Dallas Convention Center, January 28-30. More than 45,000 HVACR professionals from around the world will come together to experience all the latest products, technologies and green solutions from nearly 2,000 exhibiting companies.
