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What one change would you make to LEED to encourage green building?

Green Building Law Update

In recent days, I asked the question, “what one change would you make to LEED to encourage green building?” to four score and seven people familiar with green building. The small sample was not randomly selected, but rather each was a professional working on green building projects, so the results have some statistical reliability.

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What one change would you make to LEED to encourage green building?

Green Building Law Update

In recent days, I asked the question, “what one change would you make to LEED to encourage green building?” ” to four score and seven people familiar with green building. Green Building Council, are a useful tool of analysis. This was a highly unscientific poll that is not representative. There are nearly 4.

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LEED v4.1 Announced by USGBC at Greenbuild

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council was no doubt the biggest story at Greenbuild 2017 in Boston last week. And that is saying a lot because Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building and there was much to be excited about in the aisles of the expo floor. We suggest this is what innovation looks like.

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Volvo Trucks Shows Off Electric Heavy Truck

Construction Equipment

Volvo Trucks North America showed its battery-electric Class 8 truck at an event in Fontana, California. The Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) Innovation Showcase, held at Volvo Trucks’ TEC Equipment dealership, revealed the progress that has been achieved since the…

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” The Prize of Innovation. Let’s talk about how we can spur innovation, creativity, and different things that just haven’t happened in this industry.”.

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IGCC Series: The Energy Conservation Obstacle to IGCC Adoption

Green Building Law Update

The International Green Construction Code (IGCC) is a model code for cities seeking to promote sustainable building practices through their building codes. The IGCC promotes a transition from the current voluntary green construction certifications, like USGBC’s LEED, to mandatory green construction codes.

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Innovation Valley: A Mecca for Energy

Business Facilities

A s the home to leading research in energy at Electric Power Research Institute, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and Y-12 National Security Complex, Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley has long been a mecca for renewable and alternative energy. electrical infrastructure into the 21st century.