North Carolina, for example, is amending their codes to include the ICC’s rainwater collection and distribution provisions. Captured rainwater can be used for many purposes and offsets millions of gallons of what would otherwise be runoff water use each year.
Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) showcased its sustainable building design technology at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. The company also unveiled its vision for the future, developed …
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KB Home’s (NYSE:KBH – News) Primera Terra community has been honored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with a 2011 LEED ® for Homes award. The LEED Platinum project, one of the largest in California, was …
Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) showcased its sustainable building design technology at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. The company also unveiled its vision for the future, developed …
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Education Council Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec Adec) has been awarded a three pearl rating certification for complying with the Urban Planning Council’s Estidama (sustainability) standard in the design of ten new public schools.
products are now eligible for an additional point in the LEED® certification. According to the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), the recently released LEED Pilot Credit 43: Certified Products qualifies all products included in the …
You’re right. Today, most professionals are familiar with the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and the revolutionary Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. What began as a single four-tiered certification over a decade ago …
LEED prerequisites must be met and points must be earned before a building can be LEED certified with the U.S. Green Building Council who oversees the entire process. Once the prerequisites and points are compiled, core credits may be earned which build …
LEED ratings are based on points that reflect a silver … According to the U.S. Green Building Council which oversees the certification, “Green building occupants are healthier and more productive.” Per the U.S. Environmental Protection …
6/30/2011 – LEGACY Sustainability Management (LEGACY) was announced today as the official sustainability consultant for the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) 2011 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, in Toronto, Canada, October 4th -7th, 2011 …