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Green Hornet’s Nest

How to help identify and overcome the risks of liability associated with green design and construction
February 03, 2012
No good deed goes unpunished, and sadly, sustainable design and construction is proving to be no different.


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Ten Green Building Predictions for 2012

January 19, 2012

Earth Advantage Institute, a nonprofit green building resource that has certified more than 12,000 homes, announced its annual prediction of 10 green building trends to watch in 2012.


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BOMA , USGBC Release Opportunities to Advance Green Building Report

The report provides new recommendations for the Obama Administration to accelerate progress on advancing energy efficiency and sustainability in buildings.
January 19, 2012

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International was among 15 partner organizations who joined the U.S. Green Building Council to announce the release of a report that recommends nearly three-dozen executive actions across 23 agency programs where the Obama Administration can drive the economic and environmental benefits of green building without new legislation.


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Ten Green Building Predictions for 2012

January 19, 2012

 Earth Advantage Institute, a nonprofit green building resource that has certified more than 12,000 homes, announced its annual prediction of 10 green building trends to watch in 2012.  


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Specialty Construction Doing Well

Green building is the bright spot in an otherwise tough economy, and in some sectors, that rate of growth has been remarkable.
January 10, 2012

Taking the high road is a challenge, but the real test of character is how you respond when things are at their worst. 


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Two Cities Receive World Green Building Council's Government Leadership Awards

U.S. Green Building Council commends New York and San Francisco for their innovation in green building leadership.
December 05, 2011

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is pleased to announce New York and San Francisco as the recipients of the World Green Building Council's Government Leadership Awards for Excellence in City Policy for Green Building. Announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-17) in Durban, South Africa, the awards acknowledge international best practice in city-level government policy for green building initiatives and recognize green buildings as an important means to reduce carbon emissions. 


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Striving to be Better

Chairman reflects on LEED, encourages continuous improvement.
August 10, 2011
Chairman reflects on LEED, encourages continuous improvement.
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LEED Credential Maintenance Explained

March 29, 2011
Credential maintenance is a relatively new requirement of the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), which is the organization that administers the suite of LEED Professional Credentials (LEED Green Associate and LEED AP with specialty).
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Good Wood

October 29, 2010
By almost any measure, the advancements in green building during the past 10 years have been stunning. LEED has literally reshaped definitions of what’s possible, giving rise to a large and growing community of visionaries pushing beyond limits set only years before.


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People, Not Points

August 01, 2010

Now, more than ever before, green building is critical to sustaining our well-being and quality of life. Research showing the negative effects of climate change and environmental pollution on human health and well-being is mounting—and unfortunately, buildings are one of the biggest environmental offenders.


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EVENTS

National BIM Conference

12/03/12
Washington DC
US
Contact: Ivett Ortiz

 

The issue is no longer why or when to adopt BIM, but how to deploy it – now...

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Greenbuilding Brasil 2012

09/11/12
Sao Paulo
BR
The Greenbuilding Brasil is a large meeting comprising global trends, technology, sustainability and case studies. Read More

Greening Existing Buildings - Our Greatest Opportunity

07/27/11
Contact: Jamie Tunison
AVAILABLE ON DEMAND The current number of existing buildings greatly outnumbers the amount of buildings being designed and constructed at any one time, with 60-75 percent of that stock expected to still be in use in 2050. Read More

MiaGreen Expo & Conference (4th edition)

01/26/12
Miami Beach Convention Center
, FL
US
Contact: Jose Garcia

After 3 successful editions MiaGreen Expo & Conference has developed into the leading GREEN trade, professional and educational convention for major markets in the United States (80%) and Latin America & the Caribbean (20%). It is well known as the Green Convention of the Americas.

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Greenbuild

10/03/11

Greenbuild is a perfect opportunity to meet with green building colleagues, network with leading industry professionals and learn from international representatives from around the world.

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Global Green Building China Focus 2011

06/14/11
Shanghai
CN

Worldwide, buildings consume nearly 40% of the world’s energy, 25% of its wood, and 15% of its water. As such, buildings account for 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and have significant impact on the environment, economy and society. 

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The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability

In The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability, 7group's principals and integrative design pioneer Bill Reed introduce design and construction professionals to the concepts of whole building design and whole systems.

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Green Product Buzz Guide

Green Product Buzz GuideEDC's Green Product Buzz Guides bring you the latest in green building products and services from companies exhibiting at trade shows, including Greenbuild, the AIA Expo, Coverings, Surfaces and more.

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EDC Crossword

EDC CrosswordWelcome to EDC's crossword puzzle. This puzzle was created specifically for the green building industry by Myles Mellor; all the clues and answers relate to industry terms. Click to view the interactive version of the puzzle that appeared in print. Or if you prefer,  you'll find a PDF link to this month's puzzle and solution.