Massachusetts tops the ranking of last year's “top 10 states for green building,” followed by Illinois and New York, according to the U.S. Green Building Council, which developed the popular LEED ...

The term “going green” is gaining favor with a growing number of companies. Look no further than “green” certification plaques displayed outside buildings, or the litany of products on store shelves ...

“Build green. Everyone profits.” That's the message touted by the U.S. Green Building Council to promote its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System, a ...

Multifamily owners and operators continued to invest in sustainability upgrades, and many made a strong effort to align to current LEED standards. Thanks to data from the U.S. Green Building Council, ...

During the first half of 2023, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded some level of LEED certification to 231 multifamily projects nationally, but only 179 of these made their information public, ...

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v5, the most recent iteration of its LEED green building programme. This launch marks an update ...

In the United States, the gold standard of green building certification is LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED certification verifies that building projects were designed and ...

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has introduced the Recycled Content and Regional Material Calculator for the Concrete Industry (LEED calculator), an Excel-based program which calculates ...

The City of Dayton is known for its rich history, talented sports teams, leadership in aviation and so much more. However, there is one more outstanding aspect that is often overlooked. LEED Platinum ...

The U.S. Green Building Council is updating its standards to account for rising seas and other effects of higher temperatures. A sustainable building rating system promoted by state and federal ...

The LEED vs. Green Globes battle isn’t new, but recent changes with these building rating systems have renewed debate about the comparative pros and cons of these systems. This article is designed to ...