Tag: USGBC
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States with a green thumb
Chicago’s green roofs play a part in making the city greener In 2012, green buildings sprouted up across Illinois like wild flowers (let’s say violets, since we’re talking about the Land of Lincoln.) In fact, last year the state certified 156 LEED projects, representing 25 million square feet of real estate. In total, the state…
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Out with the old…
We’re excited to announce that the USGBC blog has moved to the new USGBC.org website. Head there now to check out our recent posts, including: 3 Things You Need to Know About Energy Data & LEED The Building Happiness Metric, and How Do I Choose a…
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Out with the old…
We’re excited to announce that the USGBC blog has moved to the new USGBC.org website.Head there now to check out our recent posts, including:3 Things You Need to Know About Energy Data & LEEDThe Building Happiness Metric, andHow Do I Choose a LEED …
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LEED: A Global Reinvention
Mahesh Ramanujam Chief Operating Officer U.S. Green Building Council “Invent because you must.” Tom Sachs’ adage is a fitting mantra for our International vision for LEED. As the market and the passion for LEED grows around the world, we must re-invent USGBC in the context of the global landscape. There are new destinations ripe with…
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The Scoundrel’s Handbook
Rick Fedrizzi President, CEO & Founding Chairman U.S. Green Building Council It was Samuel Johnson who said that patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel. He talked a lot about false patriots, those who “appeal to the rabble, circulate point…