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The Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009
The Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009
greenerbuildings.com — Download Website: GreenerBuildings.com This second annual report, researched and written by Rob Watson, the "Founding Father of LEED," explores the impacts that LEED-certified buildings have already had on energy, water, waste and employee ... (more) The Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009
Brooklyn Bowl: World’s First Green Bowling Alley
Brooklyn Bowl: World’s First Green Bowling Alley
sustainablog.org — brooklyn bowl bowling lanes Picture a bowling alley, and you likely come up with images of tacky shoes, greasy food, and lots and lots of beer bottles. Energy efficiency, reuse and recycling, and local food probably don’t come to mind at all — we’re ... (more) Brooklyn Bowl: World’s First Green Bowling Alley

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Philadelphia Announces the Tallest LEED Certified Building in US
Philadelphia Announces the Tallest LEED Certified Building in US
inhabitat.com — Located in downtown Philadelphia right above the Suburban rail station, the Comcast Center has been awarded the title of “tallest LEED certified building in the US” after earning a Gold Certification for LEED-CS (Core & Shell). ... (more) Philadelphia Announces the Tallest LEED Certified ...
Bowled Over By LEED Lanes in Brooklyn
Bowled Over By LEED Lanes in Brooklyn
treehugger.com — Images via Brooklyn Bowl LEED buildings are getting pretty thick on the ground these days, and don't often make it into TreeHugger unless they are pushing platinum or or doing something really special; Brooklyn Bowl falls into that latter ... (more) Bowled Over By LEED Lanes in Brooklyn
'Green' library in Marcellus earns LEED Silver rating
syracuse.com — By Marie Morelli / The Post-Standard October 28, 2009, 5:18PM David Lassman The Marcellus Free Library, at 32 Maple St. in the Upper Crown Mill development, recently received a Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design Silver rating from the ... (more) 'Green' library in Marcellus earns LEED Silver rating
A Regional Green Building Case Study Project
greenbiz.com — Download Website: U.S. Green Building Council, Chicago Chapter This report from the U.S. Green Building Council's Chicago Chapter is the first to provide detailed post-occupancy performance data on a regional level. The study looks at 25 ... (more) A Regional Green Building Case Study Project
Designer pinpoints trends in green building
Designer pinpoints trends in green building
sustainableindustries.com — Seattle designer Lucia Athens pinpoints emerging trends in green building. (more) Designer pinpoints trends in green building
Herzog & de Meuron Unveil New Miami Art Museum
Herzog & de Meuron Unveil New Miami Art Museum
inhabitat.com — Herzog & de Meuron recently unveiled their finished design for the new Miami Art Museum , which will be a stunning building surrounded by hanging gardens with tropical plants. Fit for a world renowned art museum, the new MAM will be three ... (more) Herzog & de Meuron Unveil New Miami Art Museum
LEED Buildings Cut Energy and Emissions, Boost Worker Comfort, Study Finds
LEED Buildings Cut Energy and Emissions, Boost Worker Comfort, Study Finds
greenerbuildings.com — The Chicago chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council this week released the first study of post-construction performance of LEED-certified buildings in the region, measuring their performance compared to conventional buildings. (more) LEED Buildings Cut Energy and Emissions, Boost Worker ...
Landscapes now get 'green' ratings
usatoday.com — As of Thursday, even open-air spaces — from parks and parking lots to corporate and college campuses — will have their own environmental rating system. "The recognition of the need to address climate change and sustainability is going up and up," says ... (more) Landscapes now get 'green' ratings