USGBC, Kieran Timberlake Get National Design Awards
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Canadian Timber Companies in Landmark Environmental Deal
Twenty-one Canadian forest companies and nine environmental organizations have signed the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement, creating a three-year plan for sustainable forest management. The plan will protect the habitat of many species by halting the …
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Rethinking the All-Glass Building
Is it time to end our love affair with the all-glass building? A lot of proponents of high-performance, green design certainly think so—while other respected architects, including some leading green designers and energy experts, argue that all-glass …
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“LEED for Landscapes” Opens Pilot, Attracts Brownfield Projects
The Sustainable Sites Initiative has announced a two-year pilot of its rating system for landscapes, which addresses environmental and social issues.
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Invasive Plants
In the quest for a balanced ecosystem it is important to choose native species and avoid invasive plants. Invasive species can put a strain on water usage and can take space and resources away from native plants.
AIA Releases 2030 Energy Performance Reporting Tool
At its annual convention in June 2010, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a reporting tool for firms participating in its “2030 Commitment.” Over 100 firms have now signed on to the Commitment, which is a more pragmatic, incremental st…
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New Standard Showcases Efficiency of VRF Multi-Splits
The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) recently created a standard that evaluates the efficiency of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) multi-split heating and cooling systems. AHRI 1230 allows a comparison between VRF multi-spli…
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New Report Criticizes LEED on Public Health Issues
A new report from the nonprofit Environment and Human Health, Inc. (EHHI) takes aim at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its LEED rating systems.
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