Codes & Certifications
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Codes & Certifications
Deep Dives
Get up to speed on complex topics. You can also earn CEUs and download PDF Spotlight Reports.
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An Advocate’s Guide to Resilience Regulations
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Resilience is finding its place in city zoning and building codes. Here are some ideas to bring to your local government.
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The Four Core Issues to Tackle for Resilient Design (And the Programs That Can Help)
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As rating systems from LEED to RELi lay out key design steps for resilient design, it’s still up to project teams to bring critical perspective.
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LEED and WELL Product Labels: A Guide and Analysis
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LEED and WELL encourage a lot of different programs for green products. Learn the essentials—plus what’s behind the labels.
Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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Restructuring of LEED Moves Ahead
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The U.S. Green Building Council is moving ahead with plans to align and harmonize its LEED rating systems to make certification simpler and allow for refined weighting of environmental and regional concerns.
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Homes Get Their Own LEED
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As it rolls out the LEED for Homes rating system, the U.S. Green Building Council is improving the program's certification infrastructure, while sticking with some controversial elements.
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EPA Partnership Focuses on Commercial Refrigeration
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GreenChill, a new partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, supermarkets, and equipment manufacturers, aims to improve refrigeration technology, save energy, and eliminate the use of ozone-depleting refrigerants.
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Healthcare May Take LEED in New Directions
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The draft of the LEED for Healthcare covers new ground for a LEED rating sytem, including requiring integrated design and offering a credit for avoiding certain chemicals. If approved by the members of the U.S. Green Building Council, these concepts may find their way into other LEED rating systems.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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Just For Fun
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