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Green Building Council CEO to Step Down
After a dozen years at the helm, Rick Fedrizzi announces he will leave his post by the end of next year
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What LEED Credit Is Almost Never Achieved?
It’s earned in just 2 percent of all certified projects, less than any other possible credit
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LEED Can Help Fix the Water Problem
A 2008 water crisis in Hampstead, Maryland, was solved with the restrictions built into LEED certification. Why wouldn't it work elsewhere?
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Six Myths of Sustainable Design
A half-dozen misperceptions help explain why green building hasn't gained more traction
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A Beautiful Near-Net-Zero-Energy Home in Utah
Built with structural insulated panels and Passive House level of airtightness, this home is a winner
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Green Buildings Get a Loan Break
Fannie Mae says that multifamily projects certified by USGBC or other green building programs will get a loan discount worth thousands of dollars
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LEED Posts Top 10 List
Illinois tops the national rankings for certified commercial and industrial space for the second year running
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A New Green Building Ordinance in Decatur, Georgia
A little blue city hiding in a red state requires high-performance construction practices
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A First Look at the Official WELL Building Standard
Now that it is defined, it makes a bit more sense — but I’m still not convinced
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Federal Agencies Can Pick the Green Rating System They Like
In a final rule, the Department of Energy says that federal agencies are free to choose any system that is appropriate — as long as it meets certain conditions