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Building a Greener Capital
Can you 'green' a city like Beijing? Even if you wanted to, there's a lot of challenges. [read more]
LEED and Life in the City of Lights: Paris
My job fascinates me. Obviously because I get to visit interesting places, but more importantly, because of that delicious curl of anticipation that comes with facing large groups of strangers (yes, I actually enjoy this) and the thrill of discovery that comes with getting to know people. Who among them will be that passionate local... [read more]
El Paso commits to a smarter, greener future
Earlier this week, the city council of El Paso, the nation’s 19th-largest city, unanimously adopted a detailed comprehensive plan built around the principles of smart growth and green development. With significant economic importance and a rich cultural history, but plagued with sprawling recent development patterns coupled... [read more]
Army To Continue Pursuing LEED Gold and Platinum
Is the army bypassing Congress's ban on LEED construction? They're going rogue! [read more]
6 Million Square Feet of LEED Office Space to Hit Manhattan in 2013
It’s been a relatively flat start for commercial real estate leasing activity in New York City so far in 2012. And – in what the Wall Street Journal is calling the local office market’s “toughest test” since the 2008 downturn – three new speculative, LEED-hopeful office buildings are slated to come on line in 2013. Together, One World... [read more]
Is Your School Harboring Mold?
It seems like mold in our schools is making the news on almost a weekly basis these days. This recent CNN Article, Are Schools Making Kids Sick?, is a prime example and tells the story of a third grader in Connecticut who missed over 50 days of school in one year likely due to poor indoor air quality in general and mold in particular. As... [read more]
Probing Deeper Into The Safety Concerns Surrounding Sustainable Construction
Let's not fight over risk. Let's appreciate risk. I never thought that I would get the type of response that I received on my post on LEED job safety. From my perspective, the study was simply a well-resourced point of view (and perhaps a very important one) worth the eyes of the legal community. But to most of the building world, the... [read more]
Is LEED Construction not safe?
The construction of environmentally friendly LEED certified buildings has grown at a torrid pace in the past few years as the demand for “green buildings” has soared. In fact, it even prompted the creation of new legislation to address the performance bonds needed for green construction, although its passage is still being ironed out.... [read more]
The Tangible Value of 'Green' Certification
Sustainability has become a global trend--residentially and commercially. Projects and remodels of any size and magnitude can have an emphasis on environmental sustainability. And with that comes certifications from federal agencies, nonprofit organizations and professional associations. It's still a new and growing field, so deciding what the most productive and effective strategy to obtaining these certifications (and if they're worth it all), may seem overwhelming. Through expert interviews, these are the most recommended certifications and accreditations that are tangibly beneficial to a building or facility. [read more]
Surprised Professionals Become LEED Believers
For those who often take part in sustainable buildings, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) can seem like a mature system that has become a notable part of the industry. At the same time, immersion can make it easy to forget that most of the building industry has yet to do a LEED project. Without a doubt, LEED is still a... [read more]
Is LEED Construction Less Safe Than Traditional Construction?
Can building green actually endanger your construction crew? A new study purports that it does. Time for new hardhats? [read more]
Top 10 States for LEED Green Buildings
Today, USGBC released its top 10 list of states with the most LEED-certified building square footage per capita. The District of Columbia leads the nation, with more than 31 square feet of LEED-certified space per person in 2011, and Colorado is the leading state, with 2.74 square feet per person in 2011. [read more]
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Kaid Benfield is director of sustainable communities and smart growth at the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington, DC. More »
Chris Cheatham is a LEED Accredited Professional and green building authority who frequently speaks to groups and associations. More »
Jared Green is Web Content and Strategy Manager at the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) More »
Rodrigo Herrera Vegas is a writer for for one of Argentina's main newspapers, La Nación, and a radio show host. More »
Warren Karlenzig Warren Karlenzig is the founder and president of Common Current. More »
Geoff Wilkinson is the Vice Chair of the Building Standards Faculty of the Chartered Institute of Building.i More »
Chuck Wolfe Chuck Wolfe is a lawyer, professor, and photographer who blogs at MyUrbanist. More »
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Transformation Through Technology: Delivering Better Public Services
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Webinar: ISO 20121 - Sustainability & Event Management
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Sustainability and Affordable Housing: an Interactive Charrette
When: Sat, 2012-06-02 11:00
Tourism and Sustainable Futures: Beyond 2015
When: Fri, 2012-06-15 09:00
Public Sector Leadership: driving cultural change
When: Thu, 2012-06-21 14:36
Youth Policy Summit on Urban Sustainability at UC Denver
When: Sun, 2012-06-24 12:00
“Ever since it appeared in The Road. Braddock has been on my radar for some time. They have been working hard up there for a long time. Very good to see the community pushed into the spotlight. Looking forward to watching this series of articles!”
“I don't walk by choice. My vision forced me to give up my car years ago. I won't lie, I miss being able to drive. I hate the bus, though Santa Clara's VTA is one of the best systems in the country. But I am able to get around. And I walk to shop, sometimes as far as 3 miles away. Sometimes I take the bus back, sometimes I just walk back. This changes ...”