Need a quick refresher on green building basics? This is our “Green Building 101” series that we’ll publish throughout the month. We’ll visit topics that form the foundation of our understanding of green building today.
We invite the USGBC community to America’s largest design event, Dwell on Design, returning to the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 20-22.
Curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, this exciting three-day celebration of modern design invites you to explore the latest sustainable design trends, attend thought-provoking conversations, network face-to-face with industry leaders, tour some of the area’s greenest homes, and more!
Keynote Speaker: Stephen Burks, Readymade Projects
In moments of candor I admit I happened upon the cause of sustainability almost by accident. As a young man, I had always been a corporate guy from a corporate town doing (for the most part) whatever it was my corporate bosses wanted me to do.
In moments of candor I admit I happened upon the cause of sustainability almost by accident. As a young man, I had always been a corporate guy from a corporate town doing (for the most part) whatever it was my corporate bosses wanted me to do.
In moments of candor I admit I happened upon the cause of sustainability almost by accident. As a young man, I had always been a corporate guy from a corporate town doing (for the most part) whatever it was my corporate bosses wanted me to do.
LEED v4 is here, and beginning in June 2014 LEED professional exams will evolve to reflect the the LEED v4 rating system.
Here’s a quick refresh on how this will play out for the LEED Green Associate, BD+C, ID+C and O+M exams (exams for Homes and ND will feature v4 content in 2015):
If your kids are like mine, there was a moment in time when it suddenly became a thing to spend time at the mall. As a buildings guy with a family in Syracuse, I have always understood the appeal of the mall. It offers comfortable indoor space, opportunities for socialization as people shop, stroll, and dine together. It’s a central and generally safe meeting place.
Fourteen LEED for Neighborhood Development Projects to Receive Funding and Resources
Need a quick refresher on green building basics? This is our “Green Building 101” series that we’ll publish throughout the month. We’ll visit topics that form the foundation of our understanding of green building today.
Using less energy to accomplish the same amount of work. Getting the most work per unit of energy is often described as a measure of energy intensity. Common metrics for buildings and neighborhoods include energy use per square foot and use per capita.
Mark Twain once said “The secret to getting ahead is getting started” but we all know that the first step is often the hardest.
The Tracker Plus team has been working closely with our partners at USGBC to support project teams in setting down the foundations for success in their LEED certification.