Digital Downloads
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BuildingGreen Spotlight Reports
LEED and WELL Product Labels: A Guide and Analysis
In this PDF report, BuildingGreen takes a comparative look at the LEED v4, LEED v4.1, WELL v1, and WELL v2 standards in order to help you get your bearings while also offering an analysis of each program. LEED and WELL encourage a number of different product standards, certifications, and disclosures—so many that it’s easy to forget some or get them confused. Organized by credit, this report covers product labels referenced in LEED v4 and v4.1 for Building Design and Construction, and WELL v1 and v2.
Learn more »Qualifies for 1.5 AIA LU|HSW and 1.5 GBCI CE hours (LEED-specific and WELL-specific).
Price: $39
The Urgency of Embodied Carbon and What You Can Do About It
Building materials emit massive amounts of carbon long before the lights go on. In this PDF report, we take an analytical look at the greenhouse gases that are emitted in the process of constructing our buildings in the first place—the embodied carbon. We then offer strategies for reducing embodied carbon, with examples of projects that have succeeded in this regard.
Learn more »Qualifies for 1 AIA LU|HSW and 1 GBCI CE hour.
Price: $39
Driving to Green Buildings: The Transportation Energy Intensity of Buildings
This PDF report takes a look at the “transportation energy intensity” of buildings and the influence of location and various land-use features on this measure of energy use. While the focus will be primarily on energy (and the associated environmental impacts of energy use, such as pollution), measures to reduce transportation energy use can have very significant ancillary benefits relating to water runoff, urban heat-island mitigation, and habitat protection, while creating more vibrant, livable communities.
Learn more »Qualifies for 1 AIA LU|HSW and 1 GBCI CE hour.
Price: $39
Lighting Design for Health and Sustainability: A Guide for Architects
What do we mean when we say sustainable lighting? In this PDF report, we take a closer look at lighting as an essential element in quality environments that support health and wellness while reducing energy use.
Learn more »Qualifies for 1 AIA LU|HSW and 1 GBCI CE hour.
Price: $39
Five Reasons to Be Optimistic About Solar Energy
In this PDF report, we explore five solid reasons to be optimistic about the future of solar power, including continued impressive growth, an overall positive environmental footprint, increased energy independence, and technological advancements.
Learn more »Qualifies for 1 AIA LU|HSW and 1 GBCI CE hour.
Price: $39
Exam Preparation
WELL AP Exam Study Guide and Practice Exams
BuildingGreen offers the best available WELL Accredited Professional study guide, and the only one you'll need.
Learn more »Price: $149
BuildingGreen Premium member price: $99
LEEDuser's Guide to Passing the LEED v4 AP Exam
The only study guide you’ll need to pass the LEED AP exam on the first try.
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LEEDuser Premium member price: $89
LEEDuser's Study Guide to the LEED v4 Green Associate Exam
Pass the LEED Green Associate exam on the first try—without wasting your study time.
Learn more »Price: $99.95
LEEDuser Premium member price: $89.95
Special Reports
The Cost of LEED v4
Our report is structured to enable project teams to systematically address the complexity of evaluating sustainable design strategies on a LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC) v4 project.
Learn more »Price: $99.95
LEEDuser Premium member price: $67
The BuildingGreen Guide to Insulation
The BuildingGreen Guide to Insulation provides detailed guidance on insulation products and practices, including cost comparisons and detailed recommendations on what insulation to use, and what to avoid.
Learn more »Price: $97
BuildingGreen Premium member price: $67
Fundamentals of High Performance Building Assemblies
BuildingGreen's four-part course, designed for architects and builders, provides methodologies for how best to design and manage these details and achieve superior performance—while avoiding expensive pitfalls.
Learn more »Price: $199.95
BuildingGreen Premium member price: $149
Better Window Decisions
BuildingGreen's special report dives deep into window and glazing selection, giving you the framework you need to make informed decisions.
Learn more »Price: $127
BuildingGreen Premium member price: $97
Energy Star Portfolio Manager: The Unofficial Reference Guide
This “unofficial” Reference Guide is designed to be a helpful how-to manual for navigating ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and generating an accurate ENERGY STAR score.
Learn more »Price: $49
LEEDuser Premium member price: $29
