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LEED-Certified Projects Reach 1 Billion Sq Ft |
The total footprint of commercial projects certified under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC's) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System has surpassed 1 billion sq ft. Another 6 billion sq ft of projects around the world are registered for LEED certification. [More] |
Green-Building Market Grows 50 Percent |
The U.S. green-building market is accelerating, according to McGraw-Hill Construction's “Green Outlook 2011: Green Trends Driving Growth” report. The value of green-building construction starts was up 50 percent from 2008 to 2010—from $42 billion up to $55 billion to $71 billion—and represents 25 percent of all new construction activity in 2010. According to projections, the green-building market is expected to reach $135 billion by 2015. [More] |
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USGBC Announces Recipients of 2010 Leadership Awards |
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of its 2010 Leadership Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals who signify vision, leadership, and commitment to the evolution of green-building design and construction. The awards will be presented on Friday, Nov. 19, during the closing plenary of the USGBC’s 2010 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Chicago. The awards recognize leadership in the private, public, and non-governmental organization (NGO) sectors. [More] |
Grid-Interop Conference Setting Smart-Grid Standards |
Held in partnership with the GridWise Architecture Council, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP), the Grid-Interop Conference, to be held Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 in Rosemont, Ill., is an annual event during which industry experts, utility stakeholders, and policy makers discuss, debate, and determine the path to create interoperable systems and technology for the smart grid. [More] |
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EGB Features |
Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency By Stephen J. Vamosi, PE; Intertech Design Services; Cincinnati, Ohio |
Green buildings often are assumed to be energy-efficient. However, a building's energy efficiency depends on the designer's and the owner's understanding and definition of the term. [More] |