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Photovoltaic systems solar panels schools
December 21,2011

The report examines the two primary types of ownership models used to obtain PV installations for school administrators to use in selecting the...

USGBC Board of directors
December 19,2011

Board responsible for articulating and upholding the vision, values, mission of organization.

December 08,2011

Firm achieves LEED Platinum certification in New York office that overlooks Bryant Park.

ICS Builders BKSK Architects St. Hildas House Manhattan
December 07,2011

The facility's design highlights the inherent link between environmental consciousness and religious reverence.

Mortensen Construction wind farms Iowa
December 06,2011

By the end of 2011, Mortenson will have built 17 wind projects in the state generating a total of 1894 megawatts of renewable power.

USGBC World Green Building Council's Government Leadership Awards
December 05,2011

USGBC commends two U.S. cities for their innovation in green building leadership.

Dr. Phillips charities headquarters SchenkelSchultz Architecture
December 05,2011

The building incorporates sustainable architectural features, environmentally friendly building products, energy-efficient systems, and...

Green school house LEED Platinum Phoenix
December 01,2011

Phoenix public school receives the generous gift of a state-of-the-art building for student and community use.

Suffolk Construction Millennium Place III Boston Handel Architects LEED Silver
November 29,2011

Millennium Place III is a $220 million, 256-unit development that will occupy a full city block in Boston’s Downtown Crossing.

California solar energy 2020 33%
November 22,2011

Despite robust training programs, L.A. lacks solar jobs; lost opportunity for workers in high-need communities.

Green Matters Conference San Antonio
November 22,2011

High-interest topics will be covered in technical seminars, including infrared reflective coatings for heat island mitigation, innovative uses of...

November 14,2011

 

The 165,000 sf 12-story residential building is the first green development to be LEED certified in the Murray Hill neighborhood of...

November 04,2011

ICC-ES currently references CSI's MasterFormat and other formats in all of its evaluation reports. The MOU will add GreenFormat references....

October 25,2011

The study, conducted by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, built on a good indication of the potential for increased productivity and...

October 17,2011

Strategic partnership expands offering to south and west coast customers. 

October 17,2011

 

Chapter to presents inaugural Sustainable Innovation Awards,

October 11,2011

 

For every Bulbrite Pink Light Bulb that is purchased through the Cancer Center Thrift Shop, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to...

October 07,2011

 

Program will use USGBC’s newly revised LEED Demand Response credit as an implementation guideline and leverage its relationships...

October 07,2011

 

White paper defines EPD, details development process, and identifies emerging trends for manufacturers, architects, designers, and...

October 07,2011

The energy-efficient NCE escalator from Otis offers customers substantial “green” benefits.