U.S. Green Building Council Releases LEED v5 for Public Comment
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced the opening of the first public comment period for its draft rating system, LEED v5. This step…
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Taking the LEED with Metal Roofing
Climate issues are making daily news headlines, and sustainability and “green” building is becoming an even more important part of the construction process. When designing…
Case Study: The Monarch School
The Monarch School in Houston was founded in 1997 in response to a critical need to serve students with neurological differences that required programs that…
New LEED Guidance from USGBC Helps Expand Resilience Efforts in Response to COVID-19
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released two new Safety First pilot credits as part of the LEED for Cities and Communities rating system. The new credits…
USGBC Releases New LEED Guidance to Address COVID-19 and Support Buildings with Reopening Strategies
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released four new Safety First Pilot Credits in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The credits outline sustainable best practices that…
USGBC Launches New “Insight” Feature to Help Green Building Projects Prioritize Sustainability Strategies, Improve Performance
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched Insight, a new data-driven tool that highlights building project design features that can lead to better performance. Insight is…
USGBC Opens Call for Proposals for the Next Version of LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)announced a call for proposals to solicit feedback and concepts for the next version of LEED. USGBC created the LEED green building program 20…
Environmental Product Declarations Are a Driving Force for Change
Agropur Cooperative’s new Canada Green Building Council certified and LEED accredited two-story office building in Longueuil, Quebec, has polyiso insulation on the roof. Photo: SOPREMA…
Structural Acoustical Roof Decks Reduce Noise, Provide R-Values Up to 44
Tectum Structural Acoustical Roof Deck solutions from Armstrong Building Solutions provide predictable noise absorption, durability, and sustainability to meet building design needs. Composite roof deck…
Curved and Tapered Zinc Panels Highlight Canadian Subway Entrance Pavilion
The new Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Subway Stationis truly an artistic jewel on Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) Spadina Subway Extension. One of six new facilities on…