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 | The LEED Guide: From Green Chemistry Curriculum to Laboratory Design
The American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute describes green chemistry as the “design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.” Like green building, green chemistry is a commitment to continuous improvement toward sustainability in design. More than that, green chemistry has the potential to alter laboratory design as we know it.
by John Mlade LEED AP
Erika Morgan LEED AP
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 | The LEED Guide: Analyzing The Real Costs for Green Solutions in Labs
Spearheaded by MHTN Architects, ED+C magazine participated in an original roundtable event on of the real costs of LEED certification for labs (of varying size and scope). In this unique, in-depth on-the-record discussion, industry experts explored and analyzed some of the big issues and often overlooked or understated details.
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 | The LEED Guide: In Practice
The story of Pringle Creek Community, a 32-acre mixed-use development in Salem, Ore., begins with the State of Oregon deciding to close down its 275-acre “home” for developmentally disabled children. The state then put the property, located just three miles from downtown Salem, up for sale.
by James Fitzsimons
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 | The LEED Guide: The Road to 100 Percent Accreditation
As recently as August 2007, Amenta/Emma
Architects employed only two LEED Accredited Professionals (AP). The 25-person
firm was completing the construction documents for Hartford’s
only LEED-registered school, designing a mixed-use LEED for Neighborhood
Development pilot project, and performing a LEED feasibility study for Central Connecticut State
University.
by Erin Cooper AIA, LEED AP
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 | The LEED Guide: Certifying Green
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) program, offered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a
voluntary credentialing program that defines a structure’s “high-performance
green building” system.
by Linda Waters
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 | The LEED Guide: Southern Stewardship
On a hillside in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, trees felled for the construction of a new research center were either left on site to provide habitat or mulched and spread to prevent erosion. Rocks and boulders displaced by excavation for the facility were salvaged for retaining walls and to form natural stormwater management features.
by Jim Nicolow , AIA, LEED AP
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 | The LEED Guide: Ready for Take-off
One of the nation’s largest current building projects is also driving the evolution of forward-looking green building technologies. The $1.1 billion New Indianapolis Airport will move to the front of the line in passenger service and security. It will showcase dramatic commissioned art.
by Guy Johnson
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 | The LEED Guide: Sustainable Workplace Design
Microsoft Corporation, one of the world’s largest software providers, based in Redmond, Wash., has been experiencing tremendous growth. With more than 36,000 employees based in the Puget Sound area and more than 86,000 worldwide, the demand for high-quality buildings to recruit and retain top talent has always been high on Microsoft’s agenda.
by Naomi Cole
Yancy Wright
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 | The LEED Guide: Setting the Standard
By now, nearly everyone involved with sustainability has heard of the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center. It’s become something of an icon since 2007’s Greenbuild. It was the recipient of Forest Stewardship Council-US’s (FSC-US) Designing & Building with FSC Award for its use of FSC-certified wood products.
by Derrick Teal
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