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USGBC Launches LEED Zero Program
The new program is aimed at projects that are LEED-certified and provide 12 months of performance data across four categories.
Amal Clooney Praises Greenbuild Crowd for Essential Work
The international human rights lawyer spoke on the struggle for “climate justice” and the ability of individuals and companies to effect change when governments fail to step up.
Restored Jacksonville Landmark Earns LEED Silver
The restaurant received recognition for the environmentally friendly materials and methods used during construction and ongoing operations that reduce its environmental impact.
Willis Tower’s Sustainable Practices Ensure LEED Gold
The high-rise’s $500 million renovation includes improvements designed to reduce its environmental footprint. Completed in 1973, the former Sears Tower is slated to add 300,000 square feet of new retail.
Dropbox Campus in San Francisco Scores LEED Platinum
The development team behind Kilroy Realty Corp.’s 750,000-square-foot asset included Rios Clementi Hale Studios, Flad Architects, Marelich, Hathaway Dinwiddie and Stok.
Wight & Co. Hires Sustainability Expert
John Mlade will occupy the senior project manager position and will be in charge of overseeing the company’s sustainable design projects.
USGBC Adds to List of LEED-Certified Cities
Launched in 2016, the two USGBC programs track sustainability outcomes based on a set of more than a dozen metrics.
Atlanta-Area Industrial Center Scores LEED Silver Certification
The two buildings are estimated to use about 25 percent less energy and 35 percent less water than traditional facilities, with savings directly benefiting tenants.
Largest LEED-Certified Office Buildings in the US
When combining size and sustainability features in office properties across the U.S., San Antonio, New York and Chicago hold the top spots.
Chicago’s Green Efforts Turn to Platinum
Launched in 2016, USGBC’s program enables cities to benchmark and communicate the performance of sustainability initiatives across more than a dozen metrics.