What's Happening

Standard 189 Integrated into New Green Construction Code

In a surprise move, two competing initiatives with commercial green building codes, IGCC and Standard 189, have come together.
BuildingGreen.com—March 15, 2010

Seattle Buildings Must Disclose Energy Use

BuildingGreen.com—March 4, 2010

Less Is More, Says New Development Company

BuildingGreen.com—March 4, 2010

Greening the Greenbuild Expo

Starting in 2010, Greenbuild exhibitors must comply with mandatory green guidelines.
BuildingGreen.com—March 4, 2010

Green Codes Task Force: 111 Ways to Make NYC Greener

A report by the New York City Green Codes Task Force includes 111 recommendations for improving City building codes by incorporating green building principles.
Environmental Building News—March 1, 2010

Van Belleghem Parts Ways With Dockside Green

Joe Van Belleghem, who launched the Dockside Green development in Victoria, British Columbia, has parted ways with partner Vancity, which is now the sole owner of the project.
Environmental Building News—March 1, 2010

Maryland Town Pursues Model Green City Designation

St. Charles, Maryland, is working to become the greenest city in America.
Environmental Building News—March 1, 2010

Los Angeles Considers Mandatory Rainwater Capture

Environmental Building News—March 1, 2010

U.S. Wind Industry Breezes to New Heights in 2009

Environmental Building News—March 1, 2010
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