Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips: After years of construction, Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building open and efficient, The Oregonian. The federal building in downtown Portland has undergone a jaw-dropping transformation and is working toward LEED Platinum. Hillary Rodham Clinton to Keynote Greenbuild, EcoBuildingPulse. Building on Greenbuild’s tradition of featuring impressive master speakers, the 67th secretary of state will give the opening address in...

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 flight.  The fewer planes you need to reach your destination, the lower your carbon footprint. Also, choose an airline that participates in a recycling program. Choose greener transportation.  Once you get to your...

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University of Florida and Illinois Institute of Technology lead in design of green infrastructure on campus WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the four winners of the Campus RainWorks Challenge, a new design challenge created to inspire the next generation of landscape architects, planners and engineers to develop innovative green infrastructure systems that reduce stormwater pollution and support sustainable communities. Stormwater is one of the most...

More people worry about chemicals of concern in our environment than ever before, and it’s starting to change how manufacturers are thinking about building materials and products that enter our homes. A significant portion of this pollution comes from the materials that make up our indoor environment: wall coverings, floor covering, adhesives, finishes, and a whole host of obvious and non-obvious culprits. The number of chemicals of concern contained in these products is almost beyond...

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. LEED is changing the built world for the better, The News Journal. A LEED AP writes in the Wilmington, Del., newspaper on the transformative power of the green building rating system. NPR Has Bees on Its Roof, but Isn’t in It for the Honey, Washington City Paper. NPR’s new headquarters in...

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) Americas Regional Network is celebrating Earth Day with the release of a new educational video highlighting the work the Green Building Councils (GBCs) of the Americas are doing, and who is involved. The video notes how the GBCs are connected through North America, Central America, and South America and how all work together towards facilitating the transformation of the building industry towards sustainability. In addition to showcasing established...

Join ENR at the Global Construction Summit in NYC June 6 – 7, 2013. This essential conference brings together industry professionals from major construction markets around the world to explore growth opportunities and investigate solutions to the most pressing challenges on the international playing field. Additionally, for the first time, Engineering News-Record will present the ENR Global Best Projects Awards, a new annual awards program dedicated to honoring the best global construction...

Here’s our weekly collection of green building clips: Hanley Wood Acquires Greenbuild Conference & Expo, Trade Show News Network. USGBC’s new partnership with Hanley Wood for Greenbuild will help the world’s largest event dedicated to green building gain even more momentum. Kaiser Permanente says its new Hillsboro hospital is a model for future facilities, touts LEED Gold certification, The Oregonian. Congratulations to USGBC platinum member Kaiser Permanente for its LEED...

Here's our weekly collection of green building clips:Green Building is Mandatory in Dubai, Sustainable Business. Dubai is targeting a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, and a new law on green building will help it on its way.Platinum Auto Plant from Future Rises in Tennessee, Bloomberg TV. The “Brink” program went inside Volkswagen’s incredible LEED Platinum manufacturing plant in Chattanooga to see just what makes it green.US Job Market Bursting With Green Tech...

The U.S. Green Building Council is pleased to announce that space has been added to allow for an additional 100 attendees at the premier gathering of energy efficiency experts: EE Global 2013! Registrations are available on a first-come, first-served basis so be sure to purchase your seat today and join us May 20-21 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. As an EE Global attendee, you will have the opportunity to join energy efficiency influencers from around the...

In a few minutes I'll board a plane for Rome, where I'll attend the board meeting of the World Green Building Council. WGBC is 94 councils strong today, each one modeled on USGBC, which was the first council. And it was birthed 20 years ago today. 20 years. It leaves me breathless to think of the enormous amount of work our community has done in that short time. When David Gottfried and Mike Italiano and I sat down to sketch out our idea for how we could jump start a fundamental change in how...