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By Lee Ann Head (originally found on SheltonInsights)
Tag: Industry
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Half of US energy-neutral buildings also show leadership with LEED
Published on:15 Jan 2014Feature image:
Yesterday, the New Buildings Institute (NBI) redefined the landscape of top performers in building energy efficiency in North America. NBI’s new report, “2014 Getting to Zero Status Update,” reveals 213 commercial buildings that are doing the unthinkable: building a legacy of an annual footprint of zero operational energy.
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13th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference
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Interested in building safe, healthy, equitable and prosperous communities?
The registration deadline for the New Partners for Smart Growth conference in Denver from Feb. 13-15 is Tuesday, Jan. 21. After the Jan. 21, a $50 late fee will apply to all registrations. Register today
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Friday Roundup: Green factories in Asia, NY’s road map for renewables
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Slowly, Asia’s Factories Begin to Turn Green, The New York Times. USGBC platinum member Intel is pursuing environmental measures at its LEED-registered plant in Ho Chi Minh City that go far beyond what’s required by local law.
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Friday Roundup: Greener grocery stores, pushing sustainable policies
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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
Category:StoryPublished on:3 Jan 2014Feature image:
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
Category:Current NewsPublished on:3 Jan 2014Feature image:
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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Education @USGBC is here
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The next evolution in green building education has begun. Education @USGBC is a new platform featuring world-class courses and educational content related to sustainability and LEED. It is available for purchase now, with access beginning January 1.
Advance your knowledge of green building, and connect and collaborate with leading practitioners around the world – online, anytime. Education @USGBC is the launch pad for our collective growth, innovation and leadership, giving us the momentum we need to continue our transformative work.
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Friday Roundup: 100 LEED schools in Ohio, HPDs push smart material selection
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US-Leading Ohio Hits LEED School 100, Earth Techling. Thanks to the leadership of the Ohio School Facilities Commission, the state has more LEED-certified schools than any other.
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The building that started a movement
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Much has been said about Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s terrific plan to revitalize Downtown Las Vegas, but some may not know it all began with one building – namely, the major renovation of an old city hall that’s on target for LEED Gold certification. I spoke to Brad Tomm, Sr. Manager of Campus Operations and Sustainability at Zappos about this very special LEED project.