A new nationwide independent poll reveals majority of Americans support federal investment in “green” schools. A new independent nationwide survey reveals that nearly three out of four Americans support federal investment in school building improvements focused on creating healthier learning environments, saving tax dollars or lowering carbon emissions. The survey, sponsored by United Technologies Corp. [...]
The Master Series session at Greenbuild highlighted how a particular program has helped accelerate LEED in the marketplace. The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Automation program was featured in a Master Series session as part of its annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, that took place this week in Toronto. The LEED Automation program is [...]
The U.S. Green Building council recognizes excellence in the green residential building community at the Greenbuild Conference & Expo in Toronto. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of the 2011 LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and home builders who have demonstrated leadership in the residential building marketplace. The awards [...]
The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) annual conference and expo is making its way to Toronto next week to celebrate “what’s next” in green building. Greenbuild is the world’s largest green building conference and expo and is expected to make an economic impact of $26 million CAD, bringing 25,000 delegates from over 115 countries to [...]
The U.S. Green Building Council, UN Environment Programme and World Business Council for Sustainable Development have announced their partnership on Rio+20. The “Road to Rio+20″ effort highlights regional innovation in green building and sustainable cities, in preparation for United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012. Using World Green Building Week 2011 as a platform, [...]
The U.S. Green Building Council joins other countries to celebrate green building and communities. Countries around the world are kicking off World Green Building Week, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is doing its part by helping move the green economy debate forward, locally and globally, through its participation in a series of events [...]
Achievement manifests building industry progress, market transformation This month, the total footprint of commercial projects certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Green Building Rating System surpassed one billion square feet. Another six billion square feet of projects are registered and currently working toward LEED certification around the world.
By Megan Webb San Francisco Institute of Architecture is offering a huge discount for its Master of Business Administration in Sustainability by distance learning for LEED Accredited Professionals, associates, and members of the USGBC. Enroll now through February 16, 2010, for $1,800, for the complete 16-course curriculum. (Refer to code #B8833-E18 to qualify for the [...]
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