Russia has adopted the German DGNB green building certification that takes into account the entire lifecycle of a building. In addition to LEED from the U.S. Green Building Council and the BRE …
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Challenge is awarding $250,000 in cash prizes to three winning green building products that are designed for re-use. Organizers are supporting creation and …
To see how your city stacks up, take a look at the list of Top 10 cities for green homes. Redfin, a technology-powered real estate broker, analyzed each city's overall carbon dioxide emissions, as …
To say that the Proud Green Home at Serenbe passed its first test with flying colors may be a bit of an understatement. The pre-dry wall blower door test found that the home was about 90 percent …
LEED for Homes is one of several nationally recognized green home programs. In case you're not familiar with it, LEED is a voluntary third party certification program in which buildings are assessed …
LEED has become quite the hot topic, drawing praise and criticism alike. What is LEED? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a third party certification developed by the U.S …
Eco-friendly construction doesn't cost as much as the building industry assumes, according to the World Green Building Council. The cost premium is not as high as many in the sector believe it, the …
Are homeowners today becoming more "green" in their habits due to necessity? According to Ed Mazria of Architecture2030.org, " We know the urban built environment produces 70 percent of the global …
Washington, D.C. had the most 2012 LEED certifications in the country for commercial and institutional buildings. The District headed the Top 10 list from the U.S. Green Building Council. The square …
Starting today, 25 college students from across the United States will join the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) on a cross-country bus tour to USGBC's annual …
By bringing Greenbuild to San Francisco this November, USGBC has come full circle back to its original birthplace in the Bay Area. The conference has surprisingly never been to California.
Pioneer Millworks is unveiling their Reclaimed Indonesian Hardwoods, Trade Winds Patina at Greenbuild 2012 in San Francisco. The company, known for its reclaimed wood products, has salvaged the …
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the recipients of its 2012 Leadership Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals who embody the vision, leadership and commitment to the …
It's coming — that time of year when the leaves start to fall and the breeze feels just a little cooler. For most of us, autumn means breaking out that new sweater you've been dying to wear or …
Self-shading smart windows, radiant-heated sheetrock and a new eco-friendly resin for making greener building materials are just some of the innovative finalists in an upcoming competition for …
Three-time Grammy Award-winning band, Train, will perform before thousands of green building professionals and community members at the upcoming Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, hosted …
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will co-host the National Affordable Green Homes & Sustainable Communities Summit with the Institute for Professional and Executive Development (IPED). The …
Registration is now open for the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Taking place this year in San Francisco, Calif. at the Moscone Center …
More than 20,000 homes across the U.S. have earned certification through the USGBC's LEED for Homes program as green home building continues to grow nationwide.