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University of Hawai’i Mānoa’s RISE Center Earns LEED Gold Certification
The Walter Dods Jr. RISE Center, a six-story, live-learn-work facility at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH), has officially achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
LEED Certification of Commercial Properties Sees Big Post-Covid Increase
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way many people in the United States work, shifting numerous companies to remote and hybrid operations and—for a time—pushing commercial real estate vacancies (specifically office buildings) to nearly 20% at the end of 2023. However, as companies begin to rebalance hybrid work and bring more operations back to the office, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports that interest in its LEED for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) certification has increased significantly.
PeaceHealth Facility Earns LEED Silver Certification
PeaceHealth, the Vancouver, Wash.- based non-profit health system serving Washington, Oregon and Alaska, has recently achieved LEED Silver certification for its Lynden facility.
Kentucky’s Second Largest City Earns LEED Silver Certification
On Dec. 20, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification to the city of Lexington, Ky.
U.S. Green Building Council Reflects on Long-Term LEED Impacts
In November, the USGBC released the LEED Impact Report highlighting progress the council has achieved over the past 30 year and the significant role that green building has played in achieving global sustainability goals.
How to Manage Pest Control While Targeting LEED During Hospital Construction
Green roofs can increase pest pressures for healthcare facilities, which can pose a problem because of the need to maintain a high standard of sanitation.
University of Miami Earns STARS Silver Rating
The University of Miami (UM) has earned an AASHE 2017 STARS silver rating.