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Deep Dives

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  • New Concepts in LEED v4

    Feature Article

    Past versions of LEED have helped make FSC and other concepts practically household terms. Where is LEED v4 taking the green building conversation next?

  • Energy Reporting: It's the Law

    Feature Article

    As building owners comply with new laws to report energy use, the data may change the industry-and the act of reporting it already has.

  • Ten Strategies for Growth in a Recession

    Feature Article

    The economic collapse hit small and mid-sized design firms hard, but many with a green focus have adapted. We asked them to share their stories.

  • Energy-Efficient Multifamily Housing

    Feature Article

    Now you can get LEED, Energy Star, and other labels for designing or retrofitting high-performance multifamily buildings.

Quick Takes

Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.


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  • The Precautionary Principle

    Primer

    The precautionary principle employs "guilty until proven innocent" methodology, and suggests that we should avoid using questionable chemicals and materials until we know they're safe.

  • The Cost of LEED Certification

    Primer

    How much does LEED certification cost in commercial construction? Earning LEED certification involves several types of costs, and you have to consider each separately to get an accurate picture.

  • Upgrade to LEED 2009?

    Primer

    Projects currently registered under LEED-NC 2.2 can transfer to LEED 2009 before certifying. Should your project switch?

  • Adaptive Thermal Comfort

    Primer

    Adaptive thermal comfort broadens our understanding of the comfort zone by accounting for human behavior and perception, and factors like amount of clothing and air movement.

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.


Perspective

Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.


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  • Congratulations, Hanley Award Winner Alex Wilson

    Op-Ed

    EBN founder Alex Wilson is being recognized for his green building thought leadership with the 2010 Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing.

  • Ontario Feed-in Tariff Deserves Attention

    Op-Ed

    Ontario reader Charles Simon calls attention to his province's new feed-in tariff for renewable energy sources, which is one of the most progressive in the world.

  • Greening Our Infrastructure

    Op-Ed

    The infrastructure stimulus plan being shaped by the incoming Obama Administration is an opportunity to reduce automobile dependence while improving public transit, bicycle commuting, stormwater management, and other green measures.

  • Regulations Demanding Actual Data Are Leapfrogging LEED

    Op-Ed

    Now that California and Washington, D.C., are mandating energy use reporting for commercial buildings, the designation "LEED Certified" should be reserved for projects that document their actual performance through LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance.

Learning Resources

Syllabus supplements and CEU content, with automatic reporting for AIA and GBCI.


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