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The federal government is trying to lead the way with sustainable buildings, but local governments are doing their part to match.

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U.S. Had Nearly 750,000 Clean Job Openings in Q1 2013

May 8, 2013

National findings include growth in the solar industry, increase in alternative fueling stations and LEED certifications.
 


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Study: Military Facilities Reap Benefits From Using LEED

February 15, 2013

New research confirms LEED helps the government save taxpayers money and meet environmental objectives.


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Not Your Garden-Variety Feature

Non-traditional thinking employs garden-roof technology to create green space at a New York arena.
January 4, 2013

 If you’ve seen our Other Uses for Product Samples video series, then you know all about how we’ve found ways products can be used for things other than their intended purpose.  


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Updating for Efficiency

Geothermal heat pump system helps Sonoma County Water Agency achieve sustainability goals in an HVAC retrofit project.
January 4, 2013

 With a mission of effectively managing water resources through environmental stewardship, technical innovation and responsible fiscal management, California’s Sonoma County Water Agency (“The Water Agency”) is a custodian of sustainable, ecologically sound practices across all areas of its business.  


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Excellence in Design Awards

Not Over the Hill

A Civil War hospital in the U.S. capital is rejuvenated as a community center and wins an EID award.
November 5, 2012

Opened at the end of the Civil War in 1866, the Old Naval Hospital served as a 50-bed hospital for seaman, later as a hospital corps training school and then as a home for elderly soldiers and sailors. 


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Civic Spirit

A police HQ in Virginia pays homage to its heritage as well as its sustainable future.
November 5, 2012

The Alexandria Police Facility is a symbol of Alexandria’s civic spirit—past, present and future. 


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Fit to Fight, Fit to LEED

A unique fitness center at Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base meets LEED Platinum requirements while helping service members achieve USAF personal fitness objectives.
September 1, 2012

 The mission of the United States Air Force (USAF) is to “fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace.” 


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Hard Choices

PROJECT: Green competition once again shows off projects that make the best use of tile and stone design.
June 1, 2012

There was a fair amount of change this year for Coverings’ annual PROJECT: Green competition sponsored by EDC. 


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A New Approach to Carbon Reduction

The City of Ventura, Calif., adopts new planning methodology as it pursues reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
May 1, 2012

 Cities and counties are facing new policy challenges as federal and state regulators adopt greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets and other new environmental performance standards designed to reverse the degradation of our environment.  


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Winning the Battle of Energy Savings

Solar is helping to save taxpayer dollars while supporting a facility designed to help save soldiers’ lives.
May 1, 2012

 In 2004, Master Sgt. Mark Rizzo’s U.S. Army convoy was traveling north on a route in Baghdad, Iraq. 


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 Interview with Glenn Carels, principal with the design firm for California State University, Northridge, (CSUN)'s Student Recreation Center.
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