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A Green Building Game of Thrones

Green Building Law Update

As I thought about the green building policy mess of 2012, I couldn't help but draw comparisons to Game of Thrones. This was supposed to be the year of the USGBC's new green building rating system, LEED 2012. What will be the GSA's final recommendations regarding green building rating systems?

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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

Green Building Law Update

As I started thinking about the broader implications of the Solyndra collapse, I could not help but draw parallels to a similar federally-funded green project that has not panned out as expected: Destiny USA. " To support the project, the developer applied for a $2 billion Green Bonds program that Congress passed in 2004.

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Less than 20% of Green Building Contracts Properly Drafted

Green Building Law Update

BuildingGreen will be hosting a series if meetups at their booth at this is a chance to meet and hangout with other green people. In a recent review of contracts involving green building construction projects, less than 20% had properly drafted provisions addressing green building matters. 1% were pursuing Green Globes.

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How green building policy could evolve in 2023

Construction Dive

Reducing carbon emissions from building materials and construction will likely draw more local and state policy attention, experts say.

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Waterproofing for a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing for a green roof. Studies abound that green roofs reduce the effects of urban heat islands. Green roofs provide shade, comfort and a place to enjoy the greenery in an otherwise concrete jungle. The answer to "Why a green roof?" There is, however, some nuance to green roof projects. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Best and Worst of Commercial Construction Practices in 2009

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As this year draws to a close, let’s look back on some of the highs and lows of what was a challenging year. High – Green building. According to the 2009 Green Building Survey , there was a surge in green building activity across all building types from 8/08 – 8/09. Low – Chicago losing the 2016 Olympic bid.

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U.S. Green Building Council releases annual top 10 states for LEED green building per capita

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Green Building Council (USGBC) released the annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The list ranks states in terms of certified square feet per resident in 2017.

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