USGBC Reveals Top 10 States for LEED
WASHINGTON — Illinois ranks first in this year’s list of the Top 10 States for LEED, which was determined by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
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University of California System Commits to Going Green
OAKLAND, Calif. — The University of California (UC) public university system, based in Oakland, is on track to meet its commitment to emitting zero-net greenhouse gases from its buildings by 2025, according to a sustainability report released this month.
Notre Dame Recognized for Continued Sustainability
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame has strived for years to improve its sustainability efforts and become a model for environmental friendliness.
Manhattan College Student Commons Achieves LEED Gold
RIVERDALE, N.Y. — Manhattan College’s Raymond W. Kelly ’63 Student Commons, which officially opened in October 2014, recently achieved LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The $45 million student commons is the college’s first LEED building on campus.
Five Ways Going Green Helps Employees
CHICAGO — Offices can bring workers down with depressing lighting, stuffy air, uncomfortable temperatures, no outdoor views and too much noise.
Glynn County Jail’s Design Addresses Sustainability
BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The new Glynn County Sheriff’s Office and Jail is located just a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean in the port city of Brunswick.
Cornell Project Earns LEED Platinum
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell Law School’s latest addition is a prime example of how sustainable features can be incorporated into academic settings.
New LEED v4 Program Launched for Product Manufacturers
RIDGEFIELD, Wash. — GreenCE of Ridgefield has launched the industry’s first LEED v4 specification program for building product manufacturers.
Sprawling Urban Park Revitalizes Dallas
DALLAS — When the Woodall Rodgers Freeway was built in the ’60s, it dissected the heart of Dallas, dividing uptown from downtown.
Designing for the Life of Your Building
Considering that operating the nation’s building stock consumes greater than 70 percent of the electricity generated in the U.S., high-performance building teams have a responsibility to select design options that make sustain