Is design-build the best construction delivery method for a project seeking LEED certification? Under some circumstances, at least one design-build trade group and some contractors say “definitely.” ...

In LHB Inc.‘s new office in the Loose-Wiles Building in Minneapolis, a wall of windows bathes part of the room in a warm glow of natural light. On a ceiling above the architecture firm’s office are a ...

The American Society of Interior Designers’ headquarters office is the first space in the world to achieve both Platinum Level certification for the WELL Building Standard and Leadership in Energy ...

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 ...

Results were recently released from the first phase of a comprehensive study to explore the impact of project delivery methods and procurement procedures on achieving sustainable design and ...

Homeowners who enter the world of environmentally sensitive building and remodeling quickly learn there are many shades of green. They can add just a hint of green to their homes by replacing a ...

I’ve served as the LEED coordinator on dozens of large projects since becoming a LEED AP in 2001. While it’s been a positive experience overall, there have been a few bumps along the way. Recently, I ...

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 ...

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 ...

Peet’s Coffee & Tea Inc., (Nasdaq: PEET – News), a coffee and tea company in the U.S., yesterday announced that its innovative new artisan roastery has been awarded LEED Gold level status by the U.S.

No environmentalist would mistake Indianapolis for the poster child of green building, but local designers and contractors are preparing themselves to capture a market they expect will become an ...