The Oct. 1 quarterly addenda to the LEED 2009 rating systems and reference guides and latest LEED Interpretations are now available: Search for entries. The fastest way to see all changes is to search by 10/1/2012 in the database.
This quarter, we pub…
USGBC and ICLEI Bring Together Leading Mayors in Addressing Solutions to Support Resilient Communities
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Mayor Ralph Becker from Salt Lake City; Mayor George Heartwell from Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Vice Mayor Kristin Jacobs from Broward County, Fla. share local leadership…
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Green Apple Day of Service: We Did It!
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The first annual Green Apple Day of Service has come and gone, and what a weekend it was. More than 1,200 communities around the world took a moment to think different…
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Green Apples For Everyone
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This week, I had the extraordinary opportunity to attend the Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative, a gathering that brings together leaders from around the …
Session Spotlight: Drink, Wash, Water – Policy, Action & Greywater Irrigation
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Think fast: Do you need a permit to implement greywater irrigation? How about filters? What is greywater, anyway?
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New Senate Bill Would Spur Job Creation in Hard-Hit Construction Industry via Under-Used Building Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction
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“Commercial Building Modernization Act” Endorsed by Diverse Coalition of Real Estate Industry, Energy and Environmental Advocates
Hospital Energy Efficiency Gets Some Help From Capitol Hill
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If you were asked to visualize your ideal place for healing from illness or injury, what comes to mind? A peaceful, bright space with lots of daylight? Beautiful views of nature or access to the outdoors? Plenty of roomfor visiting family and friends? A comfortable setting where you aren’t too hot or too cold?
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Participate now: International Green Survey
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The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) is partnering with McGraw-Hill on a new international green survey, and we encourage members of green building councils aro…
Greenbuild Legacy Projects Focus on Urban Gardening in San Francisco
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San Francisco is a city of folks who love to grow and eat food. How do you do that in an urban setting with few open land spaces for gardens? Greenbuild’s Legacy Projects demonstrate two variations of urban gardens working with the little space they have available to show exactly how this can be accomplished and meet the goal of providing produce to local area families with no access to fresh fruits and vegetables. These areas are known as “food deserts.”
Small Tasks for Momentous Change: Green Apple Day of Service
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700 million children around the world walk into primary schools each morning. These students are supported by parents, teachers, and communities that work to provide t…