Tag: leed
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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…
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Next Steps for LEED 2012: Q&A with Chrissy
Chrissy Macken Manager, LEED U.S. Green Building Council It takes a lot to finalize a new LEED rating system: A lot of time (years), a lot of public comments (over 19,000), and a lot of steps in the process (hence this explanatory entry). With the c…
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Green Classrooms In L.A. Come With A Breath Of Fresh Air
The newly opened Gen-7 classrooms at Brentwood School in Los Angeles are equipped to allow fresh air flow into the classroom, all with the push of a button.
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LEED Commercial Certifications: 12,000 Served
The U.S. Green Building Council is reporting that, 12 years after the LEED green building program launched, it has reached 12,000 commercial certifications.
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Happy Birthday, LEED!
Brendan Owens, LEED AP, P.E. Vice President, LEED Technical Development U.S. Green Building Council 12 years, 12,000 commercial projects. Don’t forget to raise a pint or stick a candle in that cupcake to celebrate the market force that is green buil…