LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is changing the way buildings and communities are planned, constructed, maintained & operated.
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Peter Templeton Is New USGBC, GBCI President & CEO
Peter Templeton will lead U.S. Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc., focus on climate action and health, equity and sustainability goals.
Atlanta Warehouse Is World’s First WELL Platinum/LEED Gold Pharma Project
Atlanta Warehouse is part of UCB's global inspace project, providing work environments to stimulate innovation and reimagine collaboration.
The Rooftop Beekeeping Buzz: Why Buildings Are Using Bees To Go Greener
Rooftop-beekeeping can be a simple and tangible way to demonstrate commitment to environmental action, social justice, and good governance.
Independent Financial Opens Phase 2 Of New Corporate HQ
Located in McKinney, TX, financial services company Independent Financial’s new headquarters facility is LEED certified Silver and Fitwell 2-star rated.
Insight Celebrates New Global Headquarters
New Insight headquarters in Chandler, AZ is a modern workplace that encourages collaboration and innovation, with technology that empowers anywhere work and sustainability.
Energy Efficiency And Healthier Facilities
Greener buildings lead to environmental, social and governance (ESG) gains, cost cuts, and healthier workplaces.
USGBC Announces Nearly 100 Net Zero Certifications
The net zero certifications were earned under the LEED Zero program and represent more than 23 million square feet of space.
15 Local Governments Join LEED For Cities Leadership Program
USGBC program brings local governments together to support LEED for Cities certification efforts with peer-to-peer networking opportunities, technical assistance, and access to educational resources.
T. Rowe Price Celebrates 85th Anniversary With New Headquarters
Investment management firm T. Rowe Price will pursue LEED Platinum and Fitwel three-star certifications for its new global headquarters in Baltimore.
San Antonio Sous Vide Processing Facility Earns LEED Certification
Cuisine Solutions Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of sous vide foods, has received their LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for their processing facility located in San Antonio, TX.
New Maryland DGS Headquarters In The Works
The renovation of a 1920s building will consolidate state's DGS employees; meanwhile, first class of department employees earned BOMI certifications.
U.S. Green Building Council Ranks Its Top 10 States For LEED In 2021
The leading state on the list certified 3.16 square feet of building space per person under LEED in 2021.
Demand For Sustainable, Healthy Buildings Is Redefining Office Space
JLL research shows 84% of premium office buildings are sustainability certified, and space in core central business districts has remained resilient.
UMD Names New Dining Hall Name In Honor of Piscataway Tribe
In partnership with the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives, the University of Maryland kicked off Native American Indigenous Heritage Month with a ground blessing ceremony.
Environmental Stewardship Is Vital To Workplaces
As our need to understand environmental footprinting has come into sharper focus, the role of workplace designers, engineers, contractors, facilities, and operations teams has begun to shift to one of environmental stewardship.
USGBC Offers New Safety First Credits Guide
Learn how to respond to COVID-19 with a new Safety First credits guide from USGBC.
Unika Vaev Sound-Absorbing Acoustic Panels & Tiles
Four new sound-absorbing PET acoustic panel products from Instyle are made with recycled content and come in various colors.
Green Seal Launches LEED-Compliant Paint Certification
Green Seal's paint certification meets LEED v4/4.1 criteria and qualifies paints and coatings for Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly badge.
LED Lighting To Be Installed Inside September 11 Memorial & Museum
NYPA is investing $1 million in energy-efficient LED lighting upgrades to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and costs at the September 11 Memorial & Museum.
Crossville Updates Porcelain Tile Collection
The Color Blox 2.0 porcelain tile collection is a new, concrete-inspired line that enlivens the original Color Blox collection's look.