Olympic Village Earns LEED Platinum
The 2010 Winter Olymics have gone green. The Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Village in Vancouver has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum status by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Located at a former industrial site
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LEED for Homes Awards Announced at Greenbuild
The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the winners of its LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing projects, builders and developers who have demonstrated green leadership in residential building. Announced at Greenbuild 2009 in Phoenix, AZ, the awards
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USGBC 2010 Natural Talent Design Competition
The U.S. Green Building Council has announced that its 2010 Natural Talent Design Competition, in partnership with the Salvation Army’s EnviRenew Initiative, will focus on the rebuilding effort in New Orleans, Louisiana. The competition will be divided
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GreenBuild 2009 Coverage
Nobel Laureate and former U.S.Vice President Al Gore addressed thousands of building professionals at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ, at the end of the first day of Greenbuild 2009, the eighth annual such conference/expo. Gore applauded the U.S. Green Building
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Natural Inspiration for Energy Efficient Design
Inspiration from nature is not all that uncommon in architecture and design. Mick Peace, an architect practicing in Zimbabwe, was inspired by termite mounds found in Africa and Australia. Following cues from the blade shape and north/south orientation (optimally
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Sears Tower Going Green
With a new name, comes an updated green outlook. Chicago's famous Sears Tower, renamed the Willis Tower for tenant Willis Group Holdings, will soon feature wind turbines on its roof, solar panels, and upgrades in cooling, heating and lighting systems.
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GBCI LEED Testing
The Green Building Certification Institute has begun testing for the new LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associate credential and Operations and Maintenence credential. The Green Associate credential will denote basic knowledge of green design, construction and
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Toronto Announces Green Roof Requirements
Toronto has announced a "green roof by-law" that includes green roof construction standards and mandatory requirements for green roofs on all new construction. The bylaw applies to new commercial, institutional and many residential development applications. According to Toronto's Deputy
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2009 AIA Housing Awards
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced seventeen recipients of its 2009 Housing Awards. Projects from four different categories were recognized: One/Two Family Custom Housing, Multi-family Housing, One/Two Family Production Housing, and Special Housing. This year's awards feature predominantly
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2009 Healthcare Environment Awards
Contract Magazine and the Center for Health Design are honoring innovative and distinctive interior designs that contribute to the quality of healthcare delivery. This year's award categories for professionals are: Acute (inpatient) Care Facilities Ambulatory
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