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June 13,2012

USGBC Center for Green Schools and other experts to present practical tips.

June 08,2012

The Living Building Challenge was chosen from a pool of 122 of entries from around the world.

June 08,2012

Student input on green elements provides learning experience.

Stantec’s 2011 Sustainability Report outlines its performance towards environmen
June 07,2012

Stantec's fifth annual Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance with the internationally recognized G3.1 Sustainability Reporting...

Radnor Middle School features the latest technologies developed for lowering ene
May 21,2012

Radnor Middle School among the most sustainable schools in the U.S.

Jason F. McLennan
April 24,2012

McLennan was recognized for his work on the Living Building Challenge.

John Hazlett, Director of Sustainability, City of Indianapolis; Greg Ballard, Ma
April 02,2012

Emmitt J. Bean Federal Center project team for their role in advancing sustainability in the city.

March 28,2012

Total number of major global green buildings now stands at 12,000.

March 26,2012

Opportunity for residential and commercial building professionals to gain insight on state and county green building standards and regulations.

Photovoltaic panels atop the Knight Management Center at the Stanford Graduate S
March 20,2012

The 360,000-sf facility underscores what is taught in many of the school’s electives such as Environmental Entrepreneurship and Environmental...

The Stego Wrap vapor barrier has been submitted to the HPD Working Group a volun
March 16,2012

Vapor barrier manufacturer strives to provide better green choices to designers and builders.

Plans for the residential floors convert the space from double loaded corridors
March 01,2012

Withee Malcolm Architects’ designs for the project include the complete renovation of the Dunbar Hotel and the Somerville Apartments I and II.

February 26,2012

The new elements of the facility now include: efficient lighting with day-lighting controls and occupancy sensors, a high-efficiency HVAC system...

February 20,2012

This third draft of LEED has been refined to address technical stringency and rigor, measurement and performance tools, and an enhanced user...

Four types of sustainable roofing systems from Tremco Roofing and Building Maint
February 17,2012

Changes were so extensive that the certification is for new construction and not for renovation; officially, the building is LEED-NC.

February 16,2012

The new headquarters will total 20,455 sq. ft. and feature a loft-style space with exposed masonry and mechanical systems, 15 foot clear ceilings...

February 15,2012

Specifying air curtains as energy-saving, cost-cutting alternatives to vestibules in 3,000-square-foot buildings and larger has been a recent...

January 19,2012

McDonald's restaurant recognized for significant energy savings.

Thornton Tomasetti acquires green consulting firm Fore Solutions
January 09,2012

International engineering firm launches new building sustainability practice.

Gensler served as architect, Balfour Beatty US was the project's contractor, and
January 06,2012

The "new" building will serve as a repository of Houston memorabilia and rare archival material as well as the city's official reception space and...