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Posts Tagged with "usgbc"

  • Environment

    Posted on October 10th, 2011

    Written by econewsnetwork

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    federal investment in green schools, green schools, the center for green schools, united states green building council, usgbc, usgbc center for green schools

    One in Three Americans Say U.S. Schools in “Poor Shape”

    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. [...]

  • Environment

    Posted on October 7th, 2011

    Written by econewsnetwork

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    automation, automation program, buildiing certification, LEED, LEED automation program, u.s. green building council, usgbc

    Automation Program: Changing LEED Certification Landscape

    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 [...]

  • Environment, Home

    Posted on October 6th, 2011

    Written by econewsnetwork

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    home awards, LEED, LEED for Home Awards, u.s. green building council, usgbc, usgbc home awards

    2011 LEED for Homes Award Recipients Announced

    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 [...]

  • Business, Environment

    Posted on September 28th, 2011

    Written by econewsnetwork

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    GreenBuild, greenbuild international conference & expo, u.s. green building council, usgbc

    Largest Green Building Conference & Expo Headed to Toronto

    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 [...]

  • Business, Environment

    Posted on September 22nd, 2011

    Written by econewsnetwork

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    rio+20, road to rio, unep, usgbc, wbcsd, world green building week

    Environmental Organizations Announce Partnership for “Rio+20”

    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, [...]

  • Design, Environment

    Posted on September 21st, 2011

    Written by econewsnetwork

    Tags

    GreenBuild, greenbuild expo, greenbuild international conference & expo, usgbc, World Green Building Council, world green building week

    World Green Building Week Kicks Off Across the Globe

    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 [...]

  • Design

    Posted on November 11th, 2010

    Written by econewsnetwork

    Tags

    LEED certification, LEED green building rating system, usgbc

    One Billion Square Feet of LEED Certified Green Building Projects

    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.

  • Design

    Posted on February 5th, 2010

    Written by econewsnetwork

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    green mba, mba in sustainability, San Francisco Institute of Architecture, sustainability mba, usgbc, usgbc discount for green mba

    Save $3,000 and Get Your Green MBA!

    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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