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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LEED v4 Tips from Early Adopters: Earn High Ratings Without Added Costs
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You can avoid lower LEED v4 scores and keep costs in check. Here’s how—including the pitfalls you need to watch out for.
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The Great Eight: High-Impact Material Choices for Green Building
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We’re at a tipping point in insulation, flooring, textiles, and other product categories. Here’s what to spec and what to avoid.
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The Death and Rebirth of DC Power
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Direct current is replacing AC in microgrids and other setups that maximize the efficiency of lighting, HVAC, and onsite renewables.
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The Sound of Sustainability: Acoustics in High-Performance Design
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Acoustic performance is often overlooked by human-centered design. A holistic approach shows how to navigate the complexities of “sustainable acoustics.”
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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New Orleans Sees Green Rebuilding Efforts
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Recent ordinances under consideration in New Orleans demonstrate that in the effort to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, green building advocates are playing a key role.
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EPA Limits Wood Preservative ACC to Commercial Uses
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In a decision that was both surprising to and welcomed by environmental groups, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has disallowed the wood preservative acid copper chromate (ACC) in residential uses.
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Boston Requires Large Buildings to Go Green
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Boston recently revised its building code to require all public and private buildings larger than 50,000 square feet to meet LEED-Certified standards.
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USGBC Releases Final Report on PVC Avoidance
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The Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee of the U.S. Green Building Council has found that that evidence does not support an anti-PVC credit in the LEED rating system.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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The Sustainable Spec Language You Should Be Using
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Selecting the greenest products doesn’t do any good unless strong specifications support your choices. Here’s some language you can use.
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What’s up with LEED v5? Coffee Talk Follow-up and Recording
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Our guests reply to the Qs we didn’t get to during our July 26 event. Plus, here’s the recording if you missed it, and USGBC will host several v5 update sessions at Greenbuild.
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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