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Landscapes now get 'green' ratings
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 Nancy Somerville, CEO of the American ...
Green Building Creates Green Jobs for a Green Economy
Green Building Creates Green Jobs for a Green Economy
usgbc.org — Find a Green Job Green Building Education Government Resources Research Green Economy in the News Green building creates green jobs, and green jobs will be crucial as we build a new green economy. A new Booz Allen Hamilton study released by USGBC on ... (more) Green Building Creates Green Jobs for a Green Economy
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 ...
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Drumbeat: November 5, 2009
The Oil Drum — ... Inconvenient Truth' published NEW YORK (AFP) – Al Gore has released a follow-up to 2006 best-seller "An Inconvenient Truth," the former US vice president's rallying cry against global warming, a statement said Wednesday. Gore, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 following the book and movie versions of "An Inconvenient Truth," aims to offer clear strategies to tackle climate change in "Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis." Landscapes now get 'green' ratings "Green" seals of approval are slapped on ...

Landscapes now get ‘green’ ratings
Ramsay Home — ... found the following on 2009-11-05 05:41:01: USA Today wrote... Landscapes now get 'green' ratingsUSA TodayA Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) certification by the US Green Building Council can qualify builders and cities for tax credits. ... Read the original article at, http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/2009-11-04-green-rating_N.htm Follow more real-time stories about "green building council" at ...

Landscaping Stars, Car Connections, Greener Pastures, + the Green Economy
Green Building : Jetson Green — ... Starchitecture and sustainability. Capitalizing on the growing green economy. Five next-gen green building materials to watch. The Living Building Challenge spreads it petals. Going back to nature with golf's greener pastures.  Sustainable Sites Initiative gives up to four stars for green landscaping. Using recycled materials and innovation to reinvent building materials. Who is liable for green building performance? ...

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