In the draft version of LEED 2012, which opened for public comment yesterday, USGBC has taken its first steps towards a streamlined and simple ongoing certification program for LEED. After consideration of how project teams should implement the strateg…
Second Public Comment Period Now Open for Update to USGBC’s LEED Green Building Program
Draft of LEED 2012 features updated language, scorecards; Reflects 6,000 public comments and recommendations collected
Washington, DC – (August 1, 2011) – Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) opened the second public comment period for the proposed 2012 update to its LEED green building rating system. The comment period, which will close on September 14, 2011, is the next step in the continuous improvement process and on-going development of the LEED program.
The Five Ways Harvard Reached Its Green Building Milestone
Heather Henriksen
Director, Harvard Office for Sustainability
Earlier today the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that Harvard University had reached a first for any higher education institution in the world – 50 LEED certified projects. It’s an exciting green building milestone for us and one that entire Harvard community can celebrate.
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Seed Money Grows Green Schools through USGBC Chapters
These days, everyone seems to be trying to do more with less. More than a dozen USGBC Chapters did just that by making a little money go a long way toward greening their local schools with the 2010 Green Schools Committee Innovation Grants.
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USGBC Students: A New Vision for USGBC and Generation Next
We don’t need to convince college students there are problems with the built environment around them. This is a generation of sustainability natives born into a changing planet.
They grew up with Asthma, taking steroids for their lungs and with inhaler…
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The Center for Green Schools Brings Together Experts from Across the Country to Kick Start Fellowship Program
Last month, more than 30 school district staff, consultants and volunteers from across the country came together at USGBC’s National Headquarters for a training session with the newly appointed Center for Green Schools UTC Fellows.
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Historic Fuel Efficiency Standard Announced
President Obama has announced a historic fuel efficiency standard that will affect approximately 90% of all vehicles sold in the United States. Thirteen major automakers will work to increase fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and lig…
Grow a Green Multifamily Development
Green Multifamily Developments – attract tenants, boost building life, and upgrade your building’s sustainable practices – without going broke along the way.
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Grab Your Camera and Tell Us: What’s NEXT?
When I envision the future, I see a world in which the benefits of green building are experienced everywhere: From Houston to Haiti, from rural villages to bustling metropolises, from homes to high-rises.
That’s my idea for what’s next in green buildin…
Breaking News: New York Times Columnist Thomas Friedman and ABC News Political Commentator Cokie Roberts to Tackle Building Resiliency at Greenbuild
The Greenbuild speaker roster is shaping up to be an incredible one! We just received confirmation that Thomas Friedman and Cokie Roberts will join the diverse roster of thought leaders and innovators at the Greenbuild International Conference & E…