Tag Archives: US Green Building Council

Transforming the Built Environment: LEED Green Building Hits 29 Billion Square Feet

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Net Zero Certification Program Announced by USGBC

By Stuart Kaplow on September 23, 2018 Posted in Green Building, LEED

Much as NASA developed dozens of life changing and useful inventions that benefitted all as it raced to the moon, USGBC may be the catalyst for new, cutting edge technologies in the race to net zero buildings. There is no doubt that the newly announced LEED net zero certification program is aspirational. LEED has always … Continue Reading

You Must Register your LEED v2009 project by Halloween

By Stuart Kaplow on September 25, 2016 Posted in Environmental, Green Building, LEED

Halloween activities often include carving pumpkins into jack o lanterns and trick or treating in costume, and this year on All Hallows’ Eve you should be registering your LEED project. The end is near. October 31, 2016 is the last day to register a LEED version 2009 project. Registration will close on that date and … Continue Reading

Attend Greenbuild – The Best Way To Grow Your Green Building Business

By Stuart Kaplow on August 14, 2016 Posted in Green Building, LEED, Sustainability

I am often asked, “how can I expand my green building business?” My answer is simple and the same response I have offered for years, attend the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. This year Greenbuild is in Los Angeles from October 5 – 7. I do not claim any particular business marketing prowess, but Greenbuild … Continue Reading

Best in Green Buiding Law 2010, Part II

By Chris Cheatham on December 29, 2010 Posted in Legal Developments

It is the week between Christmas and New Year’s, which can only mean one thing: bloggers are getting lazy and doing "best of" posts. At this year’s Greenbuild, I had the pleasure of meeting Tristan Roberts for the first time. I have been reading Tristan’s content at BuildingGreen.com for some time. I am highlighting one … Continue Reading

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