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USGBC Denies First Ever LEED Certification Challenge
High Schools like this one in CO are going green! Does this mean more public attention to the LEED process? ***This post was corrected for error on May 10, 2010. I incorrectly reported that the GBCI...
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Washington County Adopts Green Building Code While BIAW Sues State Over New...
The NGBS was adopted by Clark County, while the BIAW opposes new green energy law in WA state. Washington state’s Clark County has added a voluntary green building standard for residences constructed...
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The LEED System Certifies Buildings – Not Consumer Expectations
Consumer concern, or confusion, over LEED is growing One of the growing concerns in the green building industry – the rise of LEEDigation. Right now, “LEEDigation” is simply a cute term, devised by...
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Cascadia’s Living Building Challenge: Is LEED Being Hung Out to Dry?
Is Cascadia trying to "one up" LEED? UPDATE: Thanks to Elaine Hsieh for reminding me that many Living Buildings have sought LEED Platinum certification as well. Its important to note that this is the...
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IgCC Version 2.0: Is This The Answer For Green Cities?
IGCC is here - LEED still kicking. But, all is calm on the water. Back in October, Chris Cheatham and I spoke at the Green Legal Matters Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our topic: The Green...
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Is Gifford’s Challenge An Opportunity for Green Building Improvement?
Gifford's suit might be taking LEED to school Many LEED proponents have demonized Henry Gifford for his challenges of the USGBC and the LEED rating system. Believe me, I have been one of them. Its a...
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Cascadia Green Building Council Voices Important Legislative Opinion
Going green in Olympia We have a couple of interesting “green” focused bulls passing through the legislature. While our elected officials sniff out the details and decide on their stamp of approval,...
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A Swing And A Miss: Passivehaus Institut Pulls Plug on Passivehaus US
Passivehaus Institut pulls the plug on Passivehaus US (Photo: stefanx80 on Flickr) Yesterday I blogged about a failed green building project. Today I blog about a failed green building system. A day...
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Three New Years Resolutions For Contractors
Time for a cleanse in 2012. Clean up with a resolution. Its a whole new year. 2012 is a chance for a fresh start for your construction business. Some people give up red meat, some people give up...
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Performance Matters: International Living Future Institute Certifies First...
Two building go net zero It started as a Challenge to construct buildings that consume no more energy then they produce. That Challenge required actual performance, not just modeling the building and...
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