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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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Rob Cassidy | Nov 11, 2012

Has interest in LEED really fallen off or has it been ‘transformed’?

First, the good news: Nearly two-thirds of executives at real estate companies and corporations (64…
Oct 3, 2012

Fifth public comment period now open for update to USGBC's LEED Green Building Program

LEED v4 drafts and the public comment tool are now available on the newly re-launched, re-envisioned USGBC.org website.

Jul 20, 2012

Gensler, Stantec, Turner lead ‘green’ firms

The Top 10 AEC Firms in Green Buildings and LEED Accredited Staff.

Jul 18, 2012

Green expert Kats joins GreenWizard as an advisor

Kats' role is to help further expand GreenWizard’s impact in the sustainable construction industry.

Jun 25, 2012

Living green wall planned for InterContinental Chicago

Project, with price tag of $2 million to $3 million, needs council approval.

Jun 13, 2012

Free webinar on Designing and Building Green Schools scheduled for June 20

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

Jun 8, 2012

Living Building Challenge wins the 2012 Buckminster Fuller Challenge

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

Jun 8, 2012

Nauset Construction completing sustainable dorm for Brooks School

Student input on green elements provides learning experience.

Jun 7, 2012

Stantec publishes 2011 corporate Sustainability Report

Stantec's fifth annual Sustainability Report was prepared in accordance with the internationally recognized G3.1 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, developed by the Global Reporting Initiative.

Jun 1, 2012

New BD+C University Course on Insulated Metal Panels available

By completing this course, you earn 1.0 HSW/SD AIA Learning Units.

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