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Curitiba exemplifies the benefits of deliberate, sustainable urban planning.
January 7, 2015
Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo may get most of the world’s cinematic love for Brazil, but the truth is that Curitiba is one impressive epicenter of innovative urban design.
Large amounts of process water are used in cooling towers of buildings and nuclear power plants.
December 24, 2014
Process water intensity can be more wasteful than any other source of potable water use in buildings. LEED v4 aims to highlight this.
Moen's Brantford MotionSense faucet offers touchless sensors for easier control.
December 22, 2014
When it comes to kitchens, you could spend an entire year's salary on the perfect design. Two innovative touchless faucets are going head to head in the market for your high end water efficiency dollars.
Starbucks' Reclamation Drive-Thru in Tukwila, WA is green, thought provoking and sustainable.
December 15, 2014
LEED for Retail may be USGBC’s best strategy when it comes to raising consumer awareness of LEED.
When treated as a valuable resource, rainwater can be managed as part of a low impact development and green infrastructure strategy.
December 9, 2014
Looking for those water efficiency points in your next LEED design? Here are 6 reasons to consider rainwater management beyond just improved water efficiency!
The 2006 Investment Tax Credit (ITC) offers a 30% tax credit for both residential and commercial solar projects.
December 3, 2014
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (SITC) directly affects the green building industry. Here’s what you need to know to help keep this important financial incentive around.

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