LEED is a living document. Its evolution is critical to the transformation of the buildings industry, connecting the market to innovative ways of thinking about the design, construction and operation of green buildings. The power of LEED is its abilit…
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Report: Build Green to Build a Better America
Here at USGBC we often say that green building sits at the nexus of saving energy, saving people and businesses money, and creating jobs.
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The Lorax Can Teach Kids Important Service Lessons
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Last weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a screening of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax before it hit theaters. The showing, sponsored by NEA and Mocha Moms, brought hundreds of DC kids to view the movie and learn an important message about the environment.
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The Nation’s Capital Steps Up to Become the ‘Greenest College Town in America’
On Feb. 29, the District of Columbia’s Mayor Vincent Gray was joined by local university presidents to sign the District of Columbia Mayor’s College and University Sustainability Pledge. The Mayor’s goal is for the nation’s capital to become the ‘Greenest College Town in America’ – ambitious, yet attainable with the collective energy of local universities.
The Home Depot and U.S. Green Building Council Launch New Database of Green Building Products
leedhomedepot.com offers information on products that may contribute to the requirements of the LEED® for Homes program
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3 Things You Need to Know About Energy Data & LEED
The Building Happiness Metric, and
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New and Updated Credits Introduced into LEED Pilot Credit Library
Library provides a proving ground for LEED users to guide the improvement of LEED rating system
Washington, DC – (Mar. 2, 2012) – The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) next update to the LEED green building program, LEED 2012, will include various updates to credits within the LEED Pilot Credit Library. As a flexible, interactive mechanism for testing proposed credits in the marketplace, the Pilot Credit Library gathers real-time feedback on credit usability and ability to meet a credit’s intent.
FEMA Administrator Fugate Applauds Green Building as a Cornerstone of the Resiliency Agenda
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Center for Green Schools and McGraw Hill Foundation Release Green Schools White Paper
If you pay attention to the news and chatter about education policy and schools, you’ve undoubtedly heard the heated debates over the best way to hire and compensate teachers and the most appropriate way to institute rigorous curriculum. The who and the what of education often get front stage in the conversation over how to make our schools more effective at preparing students for being active, engaged citizens.
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Opening Session at Green Schools National Conference Shows Strong Support for Healthy, High Performing Schools
The 2012 Green Schools National Conference kicked off today with the opening session, featuring inspiring words from green schools advocates such as Andy Kerr, Colorado state representative and a member of our Green Schools Caucus; Majora Carter, presi…