LEED v4 Launches
PHILADELPHIA — The new version of LEED, LEED v4, was officially launched last week at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia in order to bring new methods to sustainable building.
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Hillary Clinton Addresses the Need for Sustainability
PHILADELPHIA — Sustainability should be the rule, not the exception in construction and retrofitting projects in the United States, said former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Sustainable Goals Exceeded at Duke School of Medicine Building
DURHAM, N.C. — Through early decision-making and focused goals, the Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center has become the first building on the Duke University medical center campus to receive LEED Gold certification.
Skanska Discusses Benefits of Pacific Coast Action Plan
SAN FRANCISCO — The leaders of the Pacific Northwest are banding together to take serious action on climate change and promote clean energy.
USGBC Northern California Chapter Launches Building Health Initiative
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Northern California Chapter has launched the Building Health Initiative, a movement to promote green building as a health benefit.
LPA Inc. Shares 10 Principles of Sustainable Design
IRVINE, Calif. — Sustainability is part of the culture and history of LPA Inc. With more than 100 LEED-designed projects, green buildings are an integral part of the firm. However, LEED is not the only marker of sustainable practices, said Dan Heinfeld, president of LPA.
Q&A: DIRTT Sustainable Solutions Offers Versatile Green Interiors
CALGARY, Alberta — DIRTT Sustainable Solutions’ prefabricated architectural interiors can deliver a flexible design without waste.
Oakland University Achieves First LEED Platinum Certification
ROCHESTER, Mich. — The $64 million Human Health Building at Oakland University has become the first LEED Platinum building on the campus.
Boomerang Buildings Bring Projects Closer to LEED
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The sustainable, flexible design of Boomerang Buildings offers up versatility and LEED points to any given construction project. The energy-efficient buildings are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and can be deconstructed and repurposed multiple times.
Sefaira Announces New Energy Analysis Software
LONDON — In continuing to provide innovative software to develop high-performance buildings, Sefaira today announced the Sefaira for SketchUp plug