LEED
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. LEED articles below.
USGBC Highlights 2020 Leadership Awards From Latin America
These eight green building award recipients include Pepsi World Trade Center, Prologis, and Nicaragua’s first LEED-certified project.
USGBC Announces 2020 European Leadership Awards
These awards recognize those advancing the development of sustainable, healthy, resilient, green buildings, cities, and communities.
Propane For Heating And Cooling
HVAC systems powered by propane offer flexibility for facilities in far-flung locations, among other potential benefits.
Sustainable Ratings, SITES And TRUE, Release Safety First Pilot Credits
In response to COVID-19, GBCI introduces these credits focused on landscape management and zero waste for buildings and sites.
New LEED Guidance Addresses COVID-19 Reopening Strategies
Four new Safety First Pilot Credits from USGBC outline sustainable best practices for cleaning, workplace re-occupancy, HVAC, and plumbing.
USGBC Emergency Pilot Credit Addresses Green Cleaning And COVID-19
USGBC has introduced a new pilot credit in the LEED green building rating system to support facilities as they work to respond to COVID-19 through sustainable, healthy practices.
Establishing A Sustainable Carpet Care Program
Establishing a sustainable carpet care program can reassure building occupants that facility managers are working toward a sustainable present and future.
USGBC Launches Global Economic Recovery Strategy
USGBC has outlined a path for how healthy places and LEED will support recovery efforts as businesses, governments, and communities prepare for a post-pandemic world.
Schneider Electric Module Detects CO2 Levels
The Carbon Dioxide sensor module for SE8000 Series Room Controllers helps facility managers make changes to air quality to improve occupant comfort and create opportunities for energy savings.
Chesapeake College Lauded For Energy Efficiency Leadership
The DOE recognized the Better Buildings partner for reducing energy usage at its Maryland campus by 24% since 2011.
Global Dow Center Earns LEED Silver Certification
Sustainability was at the forefront of the project with green construction and demolition practices employed throughout Dow Chemical Company's new Midland, MI headquarters.
Colorado Leads Nation In LEED Green Building
USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED recognizes current leaders committed to more sustainable and resilient buildings, cities, and communities.
Commercial Ceilings Recycling Program Marks 20 Years
Since 1999, more than 200 million square feet of used ceiling panels have been recycled through the Armstrong Ceilings Recycling Program.
Solar Canopy Provides Energy And Shelter At Saint Louis Zoo
The structure provides shelter for a 2,200 square foot dining area at a prominent location in the zoo.
LEED Surpasses 100,000 Commercial Green Building Projects
Global growth of LEED reinforces the role green buildings play as a climate solution and tool for improving quality of life.
Aquafil ECONYL Regenerated Nylon
Made from waste, like fishing nets and old carpets, ECONYL regenerated nylon contributes to LEED v4 points in four main categories.
Green Campus Revitalization
Sustainability plans for Ford Motor Company’s Dearborn, MI campus include net zero goals for energy, water, and waste.
LEED Case Study: A Place Of Honor Sustained
Built in 1938, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in St. Louis, MO has earned LEED Gold certification.
The WELL Building Standard And Green Cleaning
Focused on human health and wellness in the built environment, WELL concepts support sustainable cleaning programs.
Pursuing Zero Net Energy Buildings
Whether for new construction or renovation, early recognition of five key aspects is important.
Montréal’s Sun Life Building Earns LEED® Platinum Certification
The facility is the first century-old building in North America to obtain triple Platinum certification for excellence in environmental performance and digital connectivity.
Partnership Offers Boston Students Eco-Friendly, Live-Learn Environment
A public-private partnership between Northeastern University, the City of Boston, and American Campus Communities offers eco-friendly apartments to students while freeing up housing for local workers.
Three Ways Facility Managers Can Retain Their Best Tenants
To tighten bonds and boost retention rates with commercial tenants, facility managers should leverage these three evolving trends.
Kennedy Center Expands With The REACH
Highly efficient HVAC plays a significant role in the first-ever expansion of this premier performing arts venue in Washington, DC.
Bank Of America Tower Earns Nation’s 1st Leed V4 Platinum For Core and Shell
Bank of America Tower was one of 100 projects selected for the pilot program of LEED Version 4, and was the only one to attempt the Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (WBCLA) credit.
Canon Canada HQ Earns LEED® Gold Certification
The 180,000-square-foot, five-story building includes elements that encourage collaboration, foster well-being, and promote practices that reduce its carbon footprint.
Physical Activity, Sustainable Materials Create Healthy Residence Halls
Residence halls can be designed to promote physical activity and healthy habits, while using healthy materials and building systems to provide a healthy environment.
A Fresh Look At Green Cleaning
With sustainability in mind, here are two facility cleaning materials to look at anew.
$500,000 Grant Will Help 15 U.S. Communities’ Sustainability Efforts
The U.S. Green Building Council will use the Bank of America grant to support its LEED for Cities and Communities Program.
Unilever North America HQ Earns LEED Platinum Certification
The sustainably-built, energy-efficient Unilever headquarters was also named Commercial LEED Project of the Year by the New Jersey chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Measuring The Value Of Resilient Design And Construction
A new report from the Portland Cement Association suggests that reinforced concrete structures reduce recovery costs after disasters hit and are likely to save money in the long run.
Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology For Commercial Facilities
Whether for a retrofit or new construction, VRF technology permits the installation of a single HVAC system for both heating and cooling in facilities — saving money on equipment and controls.
UMass Amherst Expands With Business Innovation Hub
The expansion and partial renovation of the Isenberg School of Management nearly doubles the school’s current space to accommodate its growth in the last decade.
USGBC Launches LEED v4.1 For City, Community, Residential Projects
This new version of the LEED green building program raises the bar for sustainable housing and cities.
Linetec Introduces Two New Wood Grain Finishes
Linetec has added two new patterns, Aged Light Oak and Aged Dark Oak, to its Gold Series Palette of wood grain finishes for architectural aluminum products.
USGBC Releases New Timber Traceability LEED Credit
New pilot credit increases transparency in timber supply chains and reduces the risk of illegally harvested wood being used in buildings.
USGBC Bestows 2019 Greenbuild Europe Leadership Awards
This week, the U.S. Green Building Council recognized two companies for environmental efforts and also introduced the Timber Traceability LEED pilot credit.
Improving Long-Term HVAC Performance
Cumulative impact of three operational strategies helped a multi-tenant office building recertify LEED and boost its ENERGY STAR score.
U.S. Steel Tower Achieves LEED Building Operations, Maintenance Certification
The 64-floor skyscraper in downtown Pittsburgh is now the second-largest LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings V4 office building in the world.
Facility Executive Of The Year 2019
Richie Stever, director of operations and maintenance, University of Maryland Medical Center, aims high and delivers results.
