Through LEED, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) helps leaders worldwide commit to a smarter, sustainable, and more prosperous future where eco-friendly buildings and communities are the standard ...

DEFINITION: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified buildings have demonstrated energy conservation and addressed concerns for site development, water savings, energy efficiency, ...

At a time when the impact of climate change is at the forefront, countries are taking measures to fight against it and terms like Energy Star and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ...

Many universities across the country are striving to design new residence halls based on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards established by the U.S. Green Building ...

The recently completed Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach, designed by SmithGroupJJR, is targeting both LEED Platinum and Living Building status. The new ruling could simplify documentation ...

KINGSPORT, Tenn. -- BAE Systems and Holston Army Ammunition Plant marked another notable environmental accomplishment in February. On February 4, the A2B control building, a new administrative ...

Sustainability takes many forms within an organization. Some companies look at their global footprint and CO2 emissions; others look at their energy use; still others address the amount of waste they ...

New projects built to California’s CALGreen energy and green building codes are now pre-approved for significant streamlining of fundamental LEED v4 requirements. Projects built to the 2016 California ...

The City of Dayton is known for its rich history, talented sports teams, leadership in aviation and so much more. However, there is one more outstanding aspect that is often overlooked. LEED Platinum ...

Homeowners who enter the world of environmentally sensitive building and remodeling quickly learn there are many shades of green. They can add just a hint of green to their homes by replacing a ...

The Living Building Challenge will now fulfill the energy and water requirements for LEED. As the U.S. Green Building Council announced, this marks an important step in the USGBC's mission to make ...