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Excited to start using LEED v4, but not sure you’re ready to make the switch on your existing projects? Now you can substitute some of your v2009 credits for v4 credits. Here’s how:
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2013 Center for Green Schools President’s Award: Mary Spilde, Lane Community College
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At the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia in November 2013, USGBC recognized those who’ve shown outstanding dedication to the movement to green our built environment through the annual Leadership Awards.
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My green schools New Year’s resolution
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I’ve always been resistant to making New Year’s resolutions. I’m not really sure why. Maybe it seems cliché; maybe I’m annoyed that my yoga classes are now swamped with people who have made resolutions to be more healthy, balanced and zen in the new year. But this year, I am making a new year’s resolution of a professional nature.
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Friday Roundup: Greener grocery stores, pushing sustainable policies
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Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips:
Achieving sustainability, Grocery Headquarters. USGBC Vice President of Product Management Lisa Stanley discussed how grocery stores are finding value using LEED, but more work needs to be done.
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The green building community is rooting for the Eagles this NFL post-season
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Greenbuild 2013 meets Greenbuild 2014 when the Philadelphia Eagles meet the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the NFL playoffs this weekend, and much of the green building community will be cheering for the team in green.
We’re not partial to the disruptive offense of rookie coach Chip Kelly. And we certainly have no gripes with the Saints, who had a strong presence at this year’s Green Sports Alliance Summit.
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USGBC and human health
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USGBC has started exploring how to clearly link the market transformation that the green building movement has inspired to its opportunity to create an equally transformational impact on human health. In Health is a Human Right. Green Building Can Help, a report from USGBC’s Green Building & Human Health Summit in early 2013, we examine ways to promote and protect human health in relation to the built environment.
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LEED Addenda and Interpretations Update: January 2014
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January 1st quarterly addenda to the LEED rating systems and reference guides are now available. Use the credit library to access the new LEED Interpretations.
INTERPRETATIONS
There are 71 new LEED Interpretations (10292, 10298—10367), including 65 for Homes and Multifamily Midrise (1003—10367). Here are some highlights:
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Getting started with ID+C
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You’ve made the big decision—you’re going to pursue LEED certification using the Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) rating system. Now it’s time to get your ducks in a row.
We offer many resources for LEED project teams to get you started on the right foot. Here are the tools and resources that can help you succeed with your project.
General resources
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Getting started with Homes
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You’ve made the big decision—you’re going to pursue LEED certification using the Homes rating system. Now it’s time to get your ducks in a row.
We offer many resources for LEED project teams to get you started on the right foot. Here are the tools and resources that can help you succeed with your project.
General resources
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Getting started with ND
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You’ve made the big decision—you’re going to pursue LEED certification using the Neighborhood Development rating system. Now it’s time to get your ducks in a row.
We offer many resources for LEED project teams to get you started on the right foot. Here are the tools and resources that can help you succeed with your project.
General resources