The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) refutes an article that ran in the San Francisco Business Journal last month stating that the USGBC has the power to “decertify” an existing LEED-certified development. More
The struggles of multifamily real estate in addressing the green movement. More
Cradle to Cradle certification ranks sustainable materials and products. More
Last week, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released LEED 2009, the latest version of its LEED green building rating system for commercial and institutional buildings. LEED 2009 is one of the major components of LEED v3, which offers improvements to the overall system and also includes a smarter, easier-to-use online tool for managing the registration and certification process as well as a new building certification model administered by the Green Building Certification Institute. More
FOR YEARS, developers have complained that the ?agship LEED for New Construction (NC) pro-gram—originally developed for high-rise commercial structures—was a bad ? t for the multifamily industry, particularly for low- and mid-rise developments. More
The first comprehensive sustainable building program in the U.S., Austin Energy Green Building still breaks ground. More
New Green Building Products: LED lights, energy-efficient windows, solar water heating, low-flow faucets, and more. More
Insulation is inherently green for its energy-saving properties. Here's a look deeper to see how each type measures up on other eco factors. More
Walking through the exhibit floor at Greenbuild last year, Scot Case was surprised... More
Lumber certification groups battle for identity and brand recognition. More