Through LEED, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) helps leaders worldwide commit to a smarter, sustainable, and more prosperous future where eco-friendly buildings and communities are the standard ...

Short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED certification means that a building has met certain standards for energy-efficient, environmentally friendly design. The LEED program was ...

Barton Group headquarters in Glen Falls, New York, which achieved a LEED Platinum rating. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited ...

What is LEED and why should people care about it? The LEED Green Building Rating System is the most widely accepted green development rating system. It was created by the U.S. Green Building Council, ...

Many factors endanger the environment. Unsustainable infrastructure systems, plastic waste, and increased carbon emissions all contribute to this. But, recently, people have acknowledged the need to ...

Sustainability continues to gain momentum in the construction industry, and as it continues to become more prevalent steps are being taken to set the standard for sustainable construction. One area ...

There are a number of reasons that major office investors have been implementing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ...

Many of the new buildings on UW’s campus are not only functional and beautiful – they’re also green. The University of Wyoming has committed to building to LEED-Silver standards or better. The US ...

This blog post was authored by Dennis Berlien, PE, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA, National MEP Lead, Kimley-Horn; and Al LaPera, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, CxA, EMP, Energy Services Manager, Kimley-Horn. The US ...

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system was originally developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to provide a recognized standard for the construction ...

Going green is all the rage, and not just because it’s Pantone’s Color of the Year. With more home and commercial property owners looking to create sustainable spaces, builders and interior designers ...