In 2012, green buildings sprouted up across Illinois like wild flowers (let’s say violets, since we’re talking about the Land of Lincoln.)
In fact, last year the state certified 156 LEED projects, representing 25 million square feet of real estate. In total, the state now has more than 700 LEED certified projects, representing more than 140 million square feet of real estate. That’s the equivalent of 30 Willis Towers.
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The LEED for Homes Multi-Family Mid-Rise rating system (Mid-Rise) was created to address the needs of multi-family buildings taller than four stories. Like LEED for Ho…
Each year the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) recognizes excellence in urban design through its Charter Awards. The program recognizes “outstanding architectural, landscape, and urban designs built in harmony with their physical and social contexts.” Winning projects embody the characteristics walkable, sustainable, and vibrant places at all scales – from vast, interconnected urban regions to well-designed buildings and city blocks.
There have been many before us who have provided insight into the formula for creating positive change, paving the road through action and articulating ideas that catalyze and lessons that ignite. Their contributions resonate today and continue to instill in us the feeling and spirit of what’s needed to successfully drive market transformation.
Reflecting on some of these ideas, I’ve put together my recipe of great thinking that in many ways has influenced, guided, propelled or inspired LEED and its remarkable, flexible, market-based approach to creating change.
At USGBC, we believe it’s important to highlight the places that are leading the way in establishing the healthiest possible environments for their citizens to live, work and play.
It’s not everyday you see President Clinton & Kobe Bryant together holding a LEED plaque. But this Monday was no ordinary day.
Monday marked the grand opening of Step Up on Vine: LEED Platinum, permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless in Hollywood, owned by the non-profit organization Step Up On Second.
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Editor’s note: Browse the January issue of EDC, the official magazine for the LEED Professional – and preview the piece “Life Cycle & LEED” by Joel Ann Todd below….
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Anica Landreneau
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Given the recent revelations that Saudi Arabia may be running out of…
Happy December, everyone! As a member of USGBC’s Technical Customer Service team, my goal is to help project teams understand LEED programs. In this installment of our “Ask Jeremy” series, I’ll be discussing how Regional Priority (RP) credits work and how to look up which RP credits are available. I’ll also be answering other common questions we receive regarding the RP credit program.
USGBC developed RP credits to incentivize the achievement of credits that address geographically specific environmental priorities.
It’s here!
The LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Recertification Guidance is now available. This new document is the first of several steps USGBC is taking to establish a clear LEED recertification program for projects that have achieved certification under any version of the LEED for Existing Buildings rating systems.