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LEED v5 released for public comment

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has opened the first public comment period for the first draft of LEED v5. The new version of the LEED green building rating system will drive deep decarbonization, quality of life improvements, and ecological conservation and restoration, USGBC says. 




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New York City’s Green Economy Action Plan aims for building decarbonization

New York City’s recently revealed Green Economy Action Plan includes the goals of the decarbonization of buildings and developing a renewable energy system. The ambitious plan includes enabling low-carbon alternatives in the transportation sector and boosting green industries, aiming to create more than 12,000 green economy apprenticeships by 2040.

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May 31, 2012

2011 Reconstruction Award Profile: Seegers Student Union at Muhlenberg College

Seegers Student Union at Muhlenberg College has been reconstructed to serve as the core of social life on campus.

May 29, 2012

Reconstruction Awards Entry Information

Download a PDF of the Entry Information at the bottom of this page.

May 24, 2012

2012 Reconstruction Awards Entry Form

Download a PDF of the Entry Form at the bottom of this page.

May 21, 2012

Wayne, Pa.'s Radnor Middle School wins national green award

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

Apr 24, 2012

McLennan named Ashoka Fellow

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

Apr 2, 2012

Gilbane honored for sustainability efforts in Indianapolis

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

Mar 28, 2012

Milestone reached for LEED-certified buildings?

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

Mar 26, 2012

Los Angeles County to host free green building training

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

Mar 20, 2012

Stanford’s Knight Management Center Awarded LEED Platinum

The 360,000-sf facility underscores what is taught in many of the school’s electives such as Environmental Entrepreneurship and Environmental Science for Managers and Policy Makers, as well as in core classes covering sustainability across the functions of business.

Mar 16, 2012

Stego embarks on HPD Pilot Program

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

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