At a time when the impact of climate change is at the forefront, countries are taking measures to fight against it and terms like Energy Star and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ...

Locations of LEED and Non-LEED buildings . Credit: Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jeem.2023.102866 In 2010, the U.S. government announced a ...

In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free ...

Information was gathered from the Green Building Information Gateway. The LEED rating system offers four certification levels for new construction - platinum, gold, silver and certified - that ...

The National Geographic Society Headquarters, located in Washington, D.C., has officially received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) Gold Recertification ...

I’ve served as the LEED coordinator on dozens of large projects since becoming a LEED AP in 2001. While it’s been a positive experience overall, there have been a few bumps along the way. Recently, I ...

Results were recently released from the first phase of a comprehensive study to explore the impact of project delivery methods and procurement procedures on achieving sustainable design and ...

Participation of current LEED-certified buildings is voluntary, and no building will be decertified because of BPP findings. According to the USGBC, the owners, managers and occupants who participate ...

PORT ANGELES — A recent $50,000 grant awarded by First Fed Foundation to Field Arts & Events Hall is earmarked for energy-efficient construction upgrades. The grant awarded last fall, coupled with a ...

ALAMEDA, CA. – July 31, 2008 – Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Inc., (NASDAQ: PEET), the premier specialty coffee and tea company in the U.S., today announced that its innovative new artisan roastery has been ...

Information was obtained from the U.S. Green Building Council. South Florida includes the following metro areas: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach. A new version of this list is available. View ...

Vornado Realty Trust achieves 100% LEED certification for its entire portfolio, demonstrating leadership in sustainability and green building practices. Vornado Realty Trust has achieved a significant ...