Areas of potential collaboration include general advocacy, research, technical committee coordination, joint conferences and meetings, young professionals’ development, training and education programs, publication distribution, community service and diversity and inclusion.
May 28, 2019
ASHRAE, Atlanta, and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, D.C., signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship.
The LBC is organized into seven performance areas—place, water, energy, health and happiness, materials, equity and beauty.
May 16, 2019
PCC Community Markets (PCC), Seattle, Wash., is said to be the first grocery store in the world to pursue Living Building Challenge (LBC) Petal Certification.
Selections cover a variety of topics, including technology, recruiting and retaining employees, data aggregation and sustainability.
May 1, 2019
From new technology to sustainable solutions that create more efficient and comfortable buildings, Sodexo, Gaithersburg, Md., named the top trends in facilities management to watch for in 2019.
The Top 10 states for LEED are home to 128 million Americans, and together, include more than 468 million gross square feet of LEED-certified space.
February 4, 2019
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., released its annual list of Top 10 states for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
Organizations identify greenhouse gas footprint reduction, energy cost savings, energy security and enhanced reputation as key drivers of investment.
November 15, 2018
Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wis., unveiled the findings from its 2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey, revealing that U.S. organizations are planning to increase investments in smart building measures, including building controls and building systems integration at a greater rate than more traditional energy efficiency measures.
When it comes to choosing a new job, findings show that people’s decisions were influenced by whether or not the workplace was in a LEED-certified building.
October 17, 2018
Employees who work in LEED-certified green buildings are happier, healthier and more productive than employees in conventional and non-LEED buildings, according to a new survey released from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C.