Non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction. Developers of the LEED building rating system. Listings of regional chapters.
Link: usgbc.org
Governments across the country are increasingly turning to “smart growth” as smart policy, and a new study reveals the dollars and cents behind these policy decisions. In Smart Growth America’s latest report, Building Better Budgets: A National Examination of the Fiscal Benefits of Sm...
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In 106 days, Team Capitol DC will be presenting Harvest Home, an off-the-grid showcase of all things sustainable in Irvine, California for the Department of Energy’s bi-annual Solar Decathlon from Oct. 3-13. Team Capitol DC is a joint effort of the Catholic University of America (CUA)...
Many people are becoming more conscious about staying green while they travel. TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, offers a few easy tips for travelers who want to curb their carbon footprint, without sacrificing comfort, relaxation or fun! Book a nonstop flight. The fewer p...
Trying to green the operations of all of the various buildings on a college campus can be a bit like trying to get all of your family members to go on a healthy diet and exercise program at the same time. It can be a daunting task. They have a range of ages, sizes, shapes and activiti...
We’ve combined the forms for the prerequisite and the credit. We’ve made this change wherever possible to reduce the amount of overlap and duplicative work. Spreadsheets and calculators have been relocated. Instead of including these in the submittal forms, we’ve moved them to the cre...
As we continue leveraging the cultural influence of sports to advance green building, we’re taking to social media to engage players and fans alike. Join the Center for Green Schools (@mygreenschools) for a twitter chat with the Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) and Green Sports Alliance (...
700 million children around the world walk into primary schools each morning. These students are supported by parents, teachers, and communities that work to provide them with the best possible resources to advance their education. Unfortunately, one of the crucial factors responsible...
