This spring marks the evolution of the LEED green building certification program with the launch of LEED 2009. The new version of the rating system introduces major technical advancements to the LEED ...

Designers can now earn credit under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for use of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings. The inclusion of the ...

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has added two new credits to its coveted LEED accreditation. The Pandemic Planning credit will be awarded to cities or communities that develop a template for ...

Green building rating systems have become a cornerstone in fostering sustainable construction practices worldwide. Among these, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, ...

LEED v4, the newest version of the LEED green building program from the USGBC, was officially launched today, November 20, at the annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.

The U.S. Green Building Council announced that LEED Professional Credentials have been approved for college credit through New Jersey’s State Energy Sector Partnership initiative. SESP is the result ...

The Stop and Shop Supermarket Co. and its parent company Ahold USA recently achieved another milestone in their commitment to building greener sustainable stores. The Super Stop & Shop stores in ...

Many of the new buildings on UW’s campus are not only functional and beautiful – they’re also green. The University of Wyoming has committed to building to LEED-Silver standards or better. The US ...

What does it take to turn silver into gold? For NASA scientists, the answer is “two protons.” For Manhattan Construction Company in Washington, it is creative green building solutions which have ...

As part of proposed changes to MEGA, the Michigan Economic Developers Association included something it has not found elsewhere in the country but speaks to western Michigan's strength in ...