Smart Siting
No building is an island.
Siting of buildings, and the land-use patterns that they are a part of, have a ripple effect on:
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community health and well-being
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economic development
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effective use of infrastructure
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local and global environmental quality
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occupant satisfaction
Starting with smart site selection gives an enormous boost to the success of the building program as well as the triple bottom line: social, economic, and environmental objectives.
Smart Siting
Deep Dives
Get up to speed on complex topics. You can also earn CEUs and download PDF Spotlight Reports.
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Thinking Beyond Buildings: LEED for Neighborhood Development
Feature Article
LEED for Neighborhood Development is not yet final, but it's already clear that it's a different type of rating system. Lessons from the pilot projects show that cooperation among team members and with the local government is essential to a successful project.
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Wal-Mart: Every Day Low... Impact?
Feature Article
The world's largest company claims to have embraced environmental responsibility in everything from its supply chains to its waste stream, with goals of creating a prototype store with 30% lower greenhouse gas emissions within four years and doubling trucking efficiency within ten years. But how big a difference can the shift make, and is it enough?
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How Boston Reduced Its Carbon Footprint
Feature Short
Building operations represent 75% of Boston’s greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s what we can learn from the city’s work on ambitious climate goals.
Product Guidance
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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Milwaukee Affordable Housing Project First to Achieve LEED-ND Silver
News Brief
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Coastal Wetlands Disappearing Faster Than Before
News Brief
The U.S. coastal wetland status report looks dreary, with huge freshwater and saltwater losses, while re-establishment programs fall behind.
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Feds' Spending on Real Estate Worsens Sprawl, Inequality
News Analysis
Smart economic policies go hand in hand with smart growth, according to an advocacy group.
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The Poor Stay Poor in Sprawling Cities
News Brief
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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Learning Resources
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