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A look at the process—and the importance—of the written lighting-controls narrative.
The fourth public comment period for LEED 2012 is now open. The balloting period for USGBC members commences on June 1.
Incorporating access to nature and other biophilic design strategies could save millions in healthcare costs and in employee wages across all industries, as well as add millions to profits, according to a new white paper from Terrapin Bright Green.
Green Globes and the Living Building Challenge join LEED in passing the GSA’s review for use in federal projects, an increase from just LEED in 2007.
Comments on proposed revisions to ASHRAE Standard 100-2006, Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings, are now being accepted.
Washington, D.C., ranks as No. 1 market.
ECO-STRUCTURE is now accepting entries in six categories. Deadline for entry is June 1.
Two solar-rights attorneys explain how understanding solar rights may advance a project.
HMC Architects' director of sustainable design teamed with a local elementary school to build early awareness of energy, waste, and water issues.
Energy modeling is for everyone and all buildings benefit.
Seventy-eight schools are recognized for environmental and health-focused curricula, as well as their efforts to reduce their environmental impact and costs.
The renovation of a historic federal building goes for a groundbreaking net-zero energy goal.
UC Merced’s plan for its 815-acre site require a minimum of LEED Gold certification for all structures and aims to make the campus the first net-zero-energy, zero-waste, and net-zero-emission campus in America by 2020.
A LEED Platinum–certified classroom building in a nature preserve in Duluth, Minn., designed by Salmela architect, incorporates Passive Haus design strategies to meet performance goals.
Designed to be tough, the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless highlights the importance of preparing for long-term maintenance and changing occupancy loads.
A look at the process of building the sustainable business case for federal healthcare projects.
The new hospital at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center aims to reshape how care is delivered.
Phoenix Children's Hospital shows sensitivity to visitors and the environment.
Bouarfa, Morocco / Designing Ecological Tourism
A LEED Platinum-certified convention center in Vancouver, designed by LMN Architects.
Colocated systems gather multiple functions into a single structure to redefine sustainable growth in the 21st century.
A mixed-use water treatment center in Olympia, Wash., designed by The Miller Hull Partnership.
A mixed-use project in Los Angeles by Brooks + Scarpa Architects.
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