Tag: Green Building
Five Building Leaders Declared Champions Of Energy Efficiency
Representing the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, five leaders will receive the Champions of Energy Efficiency in Buildings Award from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
Laserfiche Global HQ Achieves LEED Silver Certification
Biophilic design principles were applied at Laserfiche's headquarters facility, which was built in Long Beach, CA on an “undevelopable” site that housed eight formerly active oil wells.
USGBC Names Chief Growth Officer, Key Technical Appointments
Additions to its leadership and technical team reinforce the U.S. Green Building Council's commitment to scaling impact and the expansion of the green building community.
White House, DOE Define “Zero Emissions Building”
New definition will help U.S. achieve clean energy and climate goals while lowering energy costs, cutting air pollution, and creating jobs.
Grange Insurance HQ Earns LEED Gold
Sustainability efforts at Grange Insurance Company's Columbus, Ohio headquarters focus on site development, water, energy, material selection, and indoor environmental quality.
USGBC Names 2024 LEED For Cities Leadership Program Cohort
Local governments from 12 cities across the U.S. will strengthen sustainability, resilience, human health, and social equity outcomes within their communities.
Elevate Commercial Roofing Opens Green Manufacturing Facility In Utah
Built with Elevate and Holcim materials, the manufacturer’s new LEED-certified manufacturing and distribution center in Salt Lake City will expand service to customers in the West.
Have Feedback On LEED v5? Share Your Thoughts With USGBC
Next version of the LEED green building rating system will drive deep decarbonization, quality of life improvements, and ecological conservation and restoration
April’s Free USGBC Course: Workforce Development
Each month in 2024, USGBC will offer free green building education courses. April's focus is on workforce development.
Green Building Partnership Will Unlock Sustainable Finance On Global Scale
Together, BRE, GBCA and USGBC will work to unlock the sustainable finance needed for the built environment to play its role in meeting global climate goals.
New York Leads 2023 Top 10 States For Green Building
New York also landed among top states for LEED Professionals, between California at number one and Texas in third, in USGBC annual ranking.
January’s Free USGBC Course: Decarbonizing Materials
Each month in 2024, USGBC will offer one or two free green building education courses. For January, the free course focuses on using materials with low embodied carbon in LEED v5.
Free This Month! Electrification And Green Building
Each month in 2023, USGBC offers one free green building education course. For December, the free course provides an overview of the benefits of electrification for green builders.
Free This Month! Green Finance For Green Building
Each month in 2023, USGBC will offer one free green building education course. For November, the free course provides an overview of green finance.
USGBC HQ Earns Triple Platinum Certification: LEED, TRUE, WELL
The U.S. Green Building Council’s new Washington, DC headquarters focuses on decarbonization, indoor environmental quality, and resource efficiency.
Green Cleaning: Back To The Future
Facility management staff need to retrain their green cleaning muscle.
The Way Forward For Greener Cities
Innovative funding solutions and partnerships have a major role in helping local governments create greener cities.
New Distribution Center Prioritizes Employee Experience, Climate Crisis
REI Co-op's new distribution facility in Tennessee serves 5.6 million members and more than 60 stores in Midwest and Southeast.
USGBC Celebrates 2023 Class Of LEED Fellows
The U.S. Green Building Council has selected 21 sustainability leaders from around the world to receive the highest recognition for green building professionals.
3 Energy-Efficient Strategies For Sustainable Facilities
Creating sustainable buildings via real-time visibility, water efficiency, and green roofs can lead to increased profits, employee morale, and environmental well-being.