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How to create a composting station
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This article is part 3 of a 4 part series on “Greening your college life.” Read part 1 and part 2.
As a college student, I know first-hand that it can seem difficult to lead a sustainable life in college. Dorm buildings are often less energy efficient, recycling options might be limited, and students don’t have extra money to splurge on eco-friendly products. -
Register today for WELL 2014
Published on:8 Aug 2014Feature image:
Register today for WELL 2014, the first annual conference of the International WELL Building Institute.
WELL 2014 is the perfect event for design, construction, and real estate professionals who want to lead the market and build a movement for wellness real estate. This is a pioneering concept that marries design and construction with evidence-based technologies to support personal well being and health.
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Who’s talking about the LEED Dynamic Plaque?
Published on:7 Aug 2014Feature image:
The LEED Dynamic Plaque, our building performance monitoring and scoring platform, is making waves in the news. Read on to find out what the media have to say about this game-changing tool — and visit leedon.io to learn more and get your own!
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What is green building?
Published on:6 Aug 2014Feature image:
What is green building? It’s a simple question that we get a lot here at USGBC, but not one where it’s always easy to find a simple answer.
The definition of green building
Green building is a holistic concept that starts with the understanding that the built environment can have profound effects, both positive and negative, on the natural environment, as well as the people who inhabit buildings every day. Green building is an effort to amplify the positive and mitigate the negative of these effects throughout the entire life cycle of a building.
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LEED project certification update: July 2014
Published on:6 Aug 2014Feature image:
In this recurring monthly feature, we take a look at LEED certification activity in July 2014, broken out by rating system and location, as well as newly certified LEED projects in the news. Be sure to check out the LEED project directory for a closer look at LEED projects in your area and around the world.
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Brazil on the rise: LEED’s growth in Latin America
Published on:5 Aug 2014Feature image:
Today we have released another report in our popular LEED in Motion series. LEED in Motion: Brazil details green building activity and momentum in the nation that is the fifth largest market for LEED-certified projects outside of the U.S.
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U.S. Green Building Council Selects Grand Rapids Public Schools for Fellowship Program
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Kristen Trovillion Chosen as 2014 Fellow and Will Serve as Full-Time Sustainability Officer for the District
GRAND RAPIDS — (Aug. 5, 2014) — Grand Rapids Public Schools and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that the district has been selected to host the prestigious Center for Green Schools Fellowship program. Experienced sustainability professional Kristen Trovillion has been chosen as the 2014 Fellow.
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Project spotlight: Sterling Alvarado Student Housing at San Diego
Published on:5 Aug 2014Feature image:
USGBC’s new, free report, LEED in Motion: Residential, highlights the numbers, knowledge and resources you need to keep pace with the rapidly growing green residential market.
Download the full report for more interviews and project highlights from best and brightest minds in the industry.
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How to improve air quality
Published on:4 Aug 2014Feature image:
This article is part 2 of a 4 part series on “Greening your college life.” Read part 1.
As a college student, I know first-hand that it can seem difficult to lead a sustainable life in college. Dorm buildings are often less energy efficient, recycling options might be limited, and students don’t have extra money to splurge on eco-friendly products.