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Defense Authorization Act Lifts Ban on LEED Gold and Platinum

Green Building Law Update

President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2014 in Honolulu last Thursday and while most observers noted that the bill cracks down on sexual assaults in the military and eases restrictions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the bill also is a huge win for the U.S. DoD photo by Master Sgt.

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5 of the Most Sustainable Buildings of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Thankfully, strides are being made to combat climate change within our shared industries. Honolulu, Hawaii. Inouye Regional Center incorporates the natural Hawaiian landscape, and features LEED Gold certification. Each year more and more eco-conscious buildings are being erected across the world. Feet: 10,518. NOAA Daniel K.