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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Finding Products for LEED v4 and v4.1
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Finding and managing product information for LEED has changed—and v4.1 has added even more to think about.
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Passive House on Campus: Eight Exemplary Projects
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Passive House has energy, carbon, and comfort benefits for higher ed. But getting the details right isn’t easy.
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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.
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When Passive House Goes Big
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More projects are proving Passive House is achievable for large urban buildings. The lessons learned along the way can help guide cities to a low-energy, resilient future.
Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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How RECs Work—and Why You Might Not Own Your Clean Energy
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Even if you buy into a solar farm or host an array, someone else can claim the benefits. Here’s how to get what you expect.
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VOC Testing: What It Can and Can’t Tell You
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“Section 01350” has come a long way since it acquired its curious nickname. Here’s what it can tell you about indoor air quality—and what it can’t.
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Owner’s Project Requirements: What It Is, What It Could Be
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Clients, designers, and commissioning agents don’t always get what they need out of the OPR. Some teams are trying to change that.
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TSCA Reform: Chemical Regulations, at a Cost
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In a world where we can’t even ban asbestos, a new law revamps how the federal government regulates chemicals—but some worry it steps on the toes of progressive states.
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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Portfolio Program Targets the “Brown” Assets LEED Left Behind
News Analysis
USGBC’s Portfolio Accelerator aims to solve ESG’s biggest problem: net-zero commitments and other promises that lack realistic implementation plans. But the emerging program is nothing like LEED.
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IRA to Fund the Creation of EPDs, but Note the January Deadline
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A new IRA grant program will provide $100 million to help U.S. manufacturers create EPDs used to track greenhouse gas emissions, but the timeline for applications is January 16, 2024.
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Surgeons General Make Urgent Call for Healthy Building Policies
News Brief
In an open letter, public health leaders implore officials to design building policies for occupant health.
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EPA to Finally Track PFAS in Manufacturing
News Brief
The EPA is finalizing rules that make it easier to find where and how PFAS are being used, making it easier to regulate them in the future.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Opting Out of Paris Accord Fortifies Global Warming Battle
Op-Ed
By making the administration’s position clear, Trump’s decision unleashed a wave of actions to stabilize the climate.
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An Embarrassment of Riches: Products and Materials at Greenbuild 2017
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A new focus on embodied carbon and LEED v4 are driving designers to dive deep into what we choose for our buildings
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We Spend 90% of Our Time Indoors. Says Who?
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Where the oft-quoted statistic comes from, and what the underlying study says about health in buildings
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FSC, LEED, and the Price of Perfectionism
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A hard line against industry-sponsored alternatives to FSC certification in the past may have unfortunate outcomes for the world’s forests.
Learning Resources
Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.
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On-demand Webinar- Rainwater Management and LEED: Strategies to Protect Ecosystems and Communities
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In this webinar, we will review the LEED v4 and v4.1 BD+C Rainwater Management credits and discuss how real project teams are approaching and implementing successful management strategies.
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Selecting Optimized Products for LEED Projects
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This pragmatic webinar walks you through the v4.1 version of the three Materials & Resources credits that encourage product-related disclosure and optimization.
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Leveraging LEED Design Strategies for WELL: Thermal Comfort, Light, Water and Sound
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Leveraging LEED Design Strategies for WELL: Thermal Comfort, Light, Water and Sound on-demand webcast
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Leveraging LEED Design Strategies for WELL
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Leveraging LEED Design Strategies for WELL on-demand webcast
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