LEED building News
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Indoor environmental quality of LEED-certified buildings evaluated
Staff in buildings that have been certified as „green. under the LEED scheme are just as satisfied with their indoor working environment as people working in non-LEED buildings, according to research on commercial buildings. The study suggests that investment in the thermal and acoustic aspects of buildings, however, would further improve occupant satisfaction. LEED1 (Leadership in Energy ...
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Leonardo Academy online training: The integration of LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC) and LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB)
December 13, 2010 - This course discusses the integration of LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC) and LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) to achieve project objectives. Presenter: Michael Arny, PE, MSME, LEED AP When: Thursay December 16, 2010, 1:00 - 2:30 CST Cost: $50/person AIA/CES: 1.5 Hours | GBCI CE: 1.5 Hours Register here. Participants will learn how to build LEED-EB success into ...
By 3BL Media
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USGBC to Offer Free LEED Certification to Groundbreaking Projects in New Markets
In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today—World Environment Day—a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first green building projects to certify in the 112 countries( http://www.usgbc.org/resources/countries-without-leed-certified-building ) ...
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USGBC approves BSI as LEED green building rating system certification body
BSI Management Systems has been approved by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a qualified certification body for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. BSI is proud to be one of only a few certification bodies to have LEED certification as part of its Sustainability portfolio, alongside ISO 14001 certification, Greenhouse Gas Emissions ...
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D.C. green building law hits enforcement snag
One of a handful of laws in the US requiring private buildings to meet LEED standards, legislation passed in 2006 in Washington, D.C., may be unenforceable as currently written. According to theWashington Business Journal, the D.C. Department of Environment is working to address a complaint from the surety industry, which issues bonds that guarantee the completion of construction projects. The ...
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Green Business market penetration facts
There is one statement that tends to evoke a knee-jerk reaction, and that occurs when I say that the reputable Green business programs have had less than a 3-5% penetration into the marketplace. This does include such good programs as LEED, ISO, and Green Business League that perform live audits instead of some token programs that use self-assessment or Internet forms. The honest programs ...
By 3BL Media
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New Analysis: LEED Buildings are in Top 11th Percentile for Energy Performance in the Nation
A recent analysis performed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) shows that buildings in the sample are performing in the top 11th percentile in the U.S. in terms of energy usage and the average ENERGY STAR score for those LEED buildings is 89 out of 100 possible points. The analysis was based on LEED projects that have submitted data to USGBC both voluntarily and as required by LEED 2009. ...
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Online training - LEED green associate - January 11 & 12
This Leonardo Academy training course covers the key knowledge areas for the LEED Green Associate exam and the information needed to be an effective participant in the green building marketplace, including what you need to know about: Sustainability Sustainable buildings LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) The Green Building ...
By 3BL Media
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eSight Energy, Inc. is now officially a USGBC corporate member
eSight Energy is proud to announce that we are now Corporate Members of the U.S. Green Building Council. The U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit organization working toward increasing the number of sustainable buildings using LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental ...
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Leed green associate training in Madison, WI
March 3, 2011 - Leonardo Academy announced today that it will be offering a full-day LEED® Green Associate all-day training course in Madison, WI, on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. The course provides eight hours of AIA continuing education credit. Visit the Leonardo Academy website for details and to register. The Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) Leadership in Energy and ...
By 3BL Media
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New wireless remote controlled AIRIUS® thermal equalizer system being unveiled at BOMA International Conference
In line with the official greening of the BOMA International Conference and The Office Building Show taking place in Denver June 22-24, 2008, AIRIUS LLC is excited to announce the planned unveiling at the conference of its new AIRIUS Thermal Equalizer System with a Hand-Held Wireless Remote Speed Controller. The new system will be available for sale later this year. The new Wireless Remote ...
By Airius, LLC
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Leed training at national geographic society headquarters in D.C.
Leonardo Academy announced today that it will be offering two full-day LEED® training courses in Washington, D.C. on March 22 and 23. Topics will include training for the Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) LEED Green Associate and LEED AP O+M exams. The two training sessions will be delivered at the National Geographic Society headquarters complex and are open to everyone ...
By 3BL Media
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U.S. Green Building Council Releases Annual Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED
Recently (1/22), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the creators of the LEED green building program, announced the Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED. The list recognizes markets outside the U.S. that are using LEED to create healthier, more sustainable spaces that work to improve quality of life. China tops the list, for markets outside of the U.S., followed by Canada and India. The ...
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LEED green associate online training - February 22-23
Distinguish yourself with a LEED® Green Associate credential! Passing the Green Associate exam will allow you to market your knowledge of the preeminent standard in the green building industry, and is the first step in becoming a LEED Accredited Professional. Course Length: 7 hours | Part I: February 22, 2011 ~ 1:00pm to 4:30pm | Part II: February 23, 2011 ~1:00pm to 4:30pm | Cost: $175 per ...
By 3BL Media
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LEED Green Associate Exam Now Offered in Portuguese
Citing high demand and increased construction market activity in Brasil, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced that the LEED Green Associate exam will now be offered in Portuguese. The announcement was made at the Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo in São Paolo. "The pool of green building professionals in Brasil continues to grow in harmony with its ...
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Leeds` social housing huge £2.5m refurbished furniture deal
A furniture refurbishment firm has been awarded a £2.5m contract to supply Leeds social housing with furniture over the next two-and-a-half years. Liverpool’s Furniture Resource Centre Group along with its associated company, Bulky Bob’s, have been awarded, what is thought to be the largest contract of its kind by Jack Lunn Construction. Jack Lunn Construction is working with Leeds Council to ...
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Bureau Veritas and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) Sign Global Agreement for LEED Certification
In a recent signing ceremony, Bureau Veritas and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the certification body for the U.S. Green Building Council´s LEED green building program, finalized the terms of their exclusive global agreement to facilitate LEED certification internationally.LEED is the world´s foremost program for the certification of design, construction, maintenance and ...
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More than One Billion Square Feet of Green Building Space Recertified under LEED
Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it has surpassed one billion square feet of LEED commercial green building space recertified under LEED. LEED recertification is an important effort to measure energy, water, waste and transportation performance, as well as the human experience of LEED projects. Recertification enables owners to protect their sustainability investments ...
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List of Top 10 States for LEED Green Buildings Released
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today released its 2011 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census information. The District of Columbia leads the nation, with more than 31 square feet of LEED-certified space per person in 2011, with Colorado being the leading state, with 2.74 square feet per person in ...
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San Diego Buildings Earn Prestigious LEED Certifications
The Irvine Company today announced that two of its premier San Diego properties have been awarded prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications, a designation reserved for the highest performing, most sustainable buildings. 101 W. Broadway, a 20-story office building in downtown San Diego, and La Jolla Centre, a two-building office complex in La Jolla-University ...
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