What's Happening

Autodesk, Bentley Continue to Expand, Agree to Collaborate

Design software giants Autodesk and Bentley Systems announce plans to support each other’s software as both continue to push towards real-time performance feedback during the design process by acquiring and partnering with software companies that offer energy and other green design analyses.
BuildingGreen.com—July 16, 2008

Green Cleaning Required in LEED for Existing Buildings

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

LEED Exam Required of ASU Real Estate Students

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

Bike Sharing Comes to the U.S.

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

Green Real Estate Certification Available

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

Los Angeles Limits "Mansionization"

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

Cities Mandate LEED But Not Certification

Cities that adopt policies requiring private buildings to meet LEED standards—without actual certification—must figure out how to ensure green requirements are being met.
Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008
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