Tag: leed
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Willets Point Cleans Up, Goes All-LEED In Redevelopment
The Willets Point Redevelopment Plan calls for clean up efforts benefiting the Flushing River, and green redevelopment that will benefit the local economy. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …
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Green, Affordable Housing In NYC: Via Verde Shows The Way
In the Bronx, the much-anticipated Via Verde affordable housing complex features solar power, green roofs and sweeping views of the city — for everyone. Thank you for your interest in this story. To read the rest of it, please visit EarthTechling. …
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Occupant Empowerment: Creating a Culture of Sustainability with LEED
Lonny Blumenthal, LEED AP O+MAssociate, LEEDU.S. Green Building Council I hear people say it all the time: “Buildings don’t use energy, people do.” So then I ask myself: Why has the idea of engaging with building occupants fallen by the wayside?…Despite the fact that it’s one of the most cost-effective ways to minimize energy consumption…
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Occupant Empowerment: Creating a Culture of Sustainability with LEED
Lonny Blumenthal, LEED AP O+M Associate, LEED U.S. Green Building Council I hear people say it all the time: “Buildings don’t use energy, people do.” So then I ask myself: Why has the idea of engaging with building occupants fallen by the way…
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Hospitality Development Update: Moving Towards LEED
Jefferson Thomas, AIA, LEED AP BD+CSr. Design Manager (LEED Advocate)Marriott InternationalGreen construction starts have increased by 50% in the past two years, and now represent 25% of all new construction today, according to a study by McGraw Hill. Green and sustainable construction initially had a slow start for the hospitality industry, but now seem to…