Leed Certification For New Construction News

The predetermined location and orientation of the building posed a thermal problem... The solution became the centerpiece of the project's daylight-harvesting strategy. Gray installed a 4,900-sq.-ft SageGlass® electrochromic (electronically tintable) glass wall on the west façade of the office building, which is tied to the building energy management system and automatically tints based on sunlight and measured solar heat gain.
March 10, 2015
When Siemens Energy opened its first U.S. wind turbine nacelle factory in Hutchison, Kansas, it wanted to make sure that the building was built green. As one of the world’s largest providers of renewable energy and environmental technologies, the company embraces the same sustainability merits it sells to its customers.
The San Francisco Public Utility Works (PUC) building is a LEED commercial building with a fascinating design.
November 11, 2014
Wondering what other LEED professionals are pursuing in their green building designs? Here’s an overview of the most popular LEED credits.
Could LEED certifications like this be replaced with SERF?
June 26, 2014
The Society of Environmentally Responsible Facilities (SERF) is offers a green building certification program that is more flexible and cheaper than LEED. Could this oust LEED as the most popular rating system in the US?
June 26, 2014
Becoming LEED certified is a different process for buildings and for people (who become LEED accredited rather than certified).
Green Wizard helps the building design and construction industry make smarter decisions about green building.
June 6, 2014
When it comes to LEED documentation, the GreenWizard offers a time saving, streamlined workflow. With a massive green product database and automated credit calculation capabilities, it’s no wonder 7 of the top 15 US design firm’s rely on them.
LEED Platinum Plaque
September 30, 2013
As the number of LEED certifications continues to grow and the standards for certification become more rigorous, how is it possible that some states are putting bans on LEED Certification? LEED buildings save on energy costs, reduce waste, and makes employees happier - what’s not to love?

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