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Published on 22 May 2013 Written by Christopher Davis Posted in Center for Green Schools

Trying to green the operations of all of the various buildings on a college campus can be a bit like trying to get all of your family members to go on a healthy diet and exercise program at the same time. It can be a daunting task. They have a range of ages, sizes, shapes and activities; they...

Published on 22 May 2013 Written by Casey Studhalter Posted in LEED
Photo courtesy of Nashville Gulch

Governments across the country are increasingly turning to “smart growth” as smart policy, and a new study reveals the dollars and cents behind these policy decisions. In Smart Growth America’s latest report, ...

Published on 22 May 2013 Written by Sharon Grant Posted in Advocacy and policy

As a resident of Idaho’s Wood River Valley, which encompasses the cities of Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley, I have been involved with and impressed by the commitment of several local jurisdictions that have adopted above-code ordinances. As co-chair of USGBC’s...

Published on 21 May 2013 Written by Sara Cederberg Posted in LEED

LEED v4 is more than just credits and requirements. With this update, USGBC has taken a deeper look at the tools and resources that support the program. We've reached out to the marketplace for feedback on what’s working and what’s not the so we could make improvements that help...

Published on 21 May 2013 Written by Sarah Buffaloe Posted in Center for Green Schools

In 106 days, Team Capitol DC will be presenting Harvest Home, an off-the-grid showcase of all things sustainable in Irvine, California for the Department of Energy’s bi-annual Solar Decathlon from Oct. 3-13. Team Capitol DC is a...

Published on 20 May 2013 Posted in Industry

Many people are becoming more conscious about staying green while they travel.

TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, offers a few easy tips for travelers who want to curb their carbon footprint, without sacrificing comfort, relaxation or fun!

Book a nonstop...

Published on 17 May 2013 Posted in LEED

Water is a limited resource, essential for life. Just as we recognize the value of water, it is important to recognize the value of natural systems to store and maintain clean, fresh water and to sustain biodiversity and wildlife.

Water Blues, Green Solutions ...

Published on 17 May 2013 Written by Jacob Kriss Posted in Industry
Minneapolis. Credit: philipshannon via Flickr

Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips:

New Vikings stadium unveiled, Star Tribune. Check out this slideshow of renderings for the striking LEED stadium planned for Minneapolis.

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Published on 17 May 2013 Written by William Nutt Posted in Center for Green Schools

As we continue leveraging the cultural influence of sports to advance green building, we’re taking to social media to engage players and fans alike.

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Published on 17 May 2013 Written by Anisa Baldwin Met... Posted in Center for Green Schools

This week, the Center for Green Schools honored 10 teachers who are leading the way in environmental education. Our brand new "Trailblazing Teacher" award aims to honor teachers across the country who are working to bring sustainable learning into the classroom and their students' lives. We...

Published on 16 May 2013 Posted in LEED
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick | LEED Gold | Photo by Blake Marvin

The first LEED Gold spring training facility is setting records! Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, spring training home to the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies, set single-game attendance records this past spring. Now in its third season, the combined...

Published on 15 May 2013 Written by Fleming Roberts Posted in Advocacy and policy

So far this year, USGBC chapters have organized Advocacy Days in 20 states where they take their cause to the capitol, challenging state legislators to support green public policy for the betterment of their districts and their state. I love that picture: well-intentioned groups practicing...

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