LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is changing the way buildings and communities are planned, constructed, maintained & operated.
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LG Introduces Two New Split DOAS
The 12-ton Split Rooftop DOAS and the 1500-2000 CFM Indoor Split DOAS enable facility managers to condition outside air for improved indoor air quality and comfort.
How LEED Zero Verifies Strategies That Will Help Slow Climate Change
USGBC's LEED Zero creates a platform to help existing buildings move from low environmental impact to no environmental impact.
Synergies Between LEED, WELL Certifications And ESG Programs
When evaluating goals, reference this table that examines the interplay between ESG strategy and the pursuit of LEED, WELL, and WELL Health-Safety Rating.
Doosan Bobcat Headquarters: Going For Sustainable Gold
Doosan Bobcat recently earned LEED Gold certification with the renovation and expansion of its West Fargo, ND corporate headquarters.
USGBC Develops New Pilot Credits In Response To COVID-19
USGBC’s LEED Safety First credits are helping facility management teams provide healthy spaces and assisting with building reentry.
Ericsson Factory In Lewisville, TX Achieves LEED Gold
The design and operation of this 5G Smart Factory, which opened in Spring 2020, is part of Ericsson’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2030.
Climate And Human Health-focused Office Building Moves Ahead
State-of-the-art ventilation, touchless features, rooftop green space highlight The Net, an Urban Visions development in downtown Seattle.
USGBC Expands LEED Earth to Homes, Communities, Cities
LEED Earth is designed to bring LEED to countries where green building is still emerging and offers certification at no cost to the first project to certify.
Healthcare, Schools, Offices Make Up Most Green Building Certifications
Massachusetts is top state for LEED followed by Washington, Illinois; California ranks #1 for LEED green building professionals, according to USGBC.
LightView Achieves Boston’s First Private Student Housing LEED Platinum Certification
LightView, a sustainable student housing community at Boston's Northeastern University, has been awarded USGBC's highest level of green building certification: LEED Platinum.
Blue Shield Of California Achieves Carbon Neutrality
The nonprofit health plan has integrated environmental sustainability as part of its public health strategy; latest milestone equates to taking 6,300 cars off the road each year.
Academy Museum Receives LEED Gold Certification
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the USGBC for Building Design and Construction.
USGBC Readies Green Building Industry For LEED Positive Future
Throughout this year’s virtual Greenbuld event, USGBC delivered key updates intended to help push the industry closer to a regenerative future as outlined through LEED Positive
USGBC Names 2020 Leadership Award Recipients
The U.S. Green Building Council's annual awards recognize extraordinary leadership in green building and commitment to advancing healthy, sustainable buildings and communities
USGBC To Fund 500 LEED Professionals In Underserved Communities
The commitment marks the launch of USGBC’s new equity program USGBC All In: Building Equity Together, which aims to build green building expertise and workforce.
GBCI Announces 2020 LEED Fellows
The 2020 class of LEED Fellows includes 25 green building leaders who represent the top of their field and are committed to creating healthier, more sustainable and resilient communities.
Aramark Global HQ Receives LEED Silver Certification
Located in Philadelphia, the Aramark headquarters includes a wellness center, biophilia rooms, outdoor terraces, and a showcase state-of-the-art dining facility and test kitchen.
Cargotecture: Green Office Solution Reduces Carbon Footprint
Cargotecture is the architectural practice of using and refurbishing old shipping containers and transforming them into various habitable structures
Green Buildings, Safety First
Four new pilot credits in the LEED rating system include a focus on surface cleaning and indoor air quality.
Game-Changing Project Aligns With Return-To-Office Strategy
Originally designed with employee engagement and wellness in mind, The Source H20 meets companies’ needs for safer and healthier workplaces in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.