SAN DIEGO — The new $20.7 million addition to Montgomery Middle School in San Diego is set to be California’s first LEED for Schools Platinum public school building with a design that is also expected to achieve net-zero energy. The project includes 18 classrooms, a counseling center, library, cafeteria and covered lunch area.
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.
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.
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.
SAN FRANCISCO — The leaders of the Pacific Northwest are banding together to take serious action on climate change and promote clean energy.
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.
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.
CALGARY, Alberta — DIRTT Sustainable Solutions’ prefabricated architectural interiors can deliver a flexible design without waste.
ROCHESTER, Mich. — The $64 million Human Health Building at Oakland University has become the first LEED Platinum building on the campus.
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.
