Category: USGBC News
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Among the Canals of Amsterdam
Jennivine Kwan Vice President, International Operations U.S. Green Building Council This is the story of how I almost drank a 45 euro shot of Japanese whiskey, why I fell in love with Amsterdam, and the Dutch LEED AP – who, through his friendship an…
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What is a Smart City and How Can a City Boost Its IQ?
Maggie Comstock Associate, Policy U.S. Green Building Council Note: This blog was originally posted on WB Sustainable Cities Earlier this month, the World Bank hosted a Smart Cities for All workshop in Washington, DC which convened experts from the …
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LEED and Life in the City of Lights: Paris
Jennivine Kwan Vice President, International Operations U.S. Green Building Council My job fascinates me. Obviously because I get to visit interesting places, but more importantly, because of that delicious curl of anticipation that comes with fac…
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The Most Sustainable Show Yet: Greenbuild Sustinability Report Released
Kimberly Lewis Vice President, Conferences and Events U.S. Green Building Council It’s no surprise that after 10 years of green meeting experience, the 2011 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo held in Toronto has proved to be the most susta…
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Building an Inclusive Economy: Green Building Construction Supports Green Jobs for All
Maggie Comstock Associate, Policy U.S. Green Building Council Buzz words and hot topics come and go, but “green jobs” are here to stay. In a recovering economy, jobs remain a top priority for our leaders and the Americans they represent. Green bui…