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Other stories by Katie Weeks

  • The Value of Efficiency

    Dutch economist and sustainable-property research expert Nils Kok explains some findings of his research into the market value of green buildings.

  • Community Organizers

    Some thoughts on how our industry addresses the social responsibility leg of sustainability's three-legged stool.

  • International Green Construction Code Launched

    Two years after its first public version was released for review and commentary, the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) is official.

  • LEED to Recognize BREEAM Energy Credits

    The USGBC will recognize energy credits from the United Kingdom’s green-building rating program in LEED 2009 certification applications.

  • Zero-Energy Commercial Buildings on the Rise

    The number of zero-energy commercial buildings and zero-energy-capable buildings in the U.S. is rising, according to a report from the New Buildings Institute and the Zero Energy Commercial Building Consortium.

  • Report: Green Buildings Can Play Role in Disaster Preparedness

    Designing climate sensitivity and adaptation into long-term structures can increase resilience against natural disasters and climate change, according to a new report from the USGBC and the University of Michigan.

  • Up to the Challenge?

    Architecture 2030's Francesca Desmarais explains the goals of reducing carbon emissions through the 2030 Challenge for Products

  • A Bill of Health

    Why the discussions surrounding the cost of healthcare needs to incorporate the financials tied to building and operating facilities.

  • President Obama Pushes for $4 Billion in Energy Upgrades

    President Obama announces investments of a total of $4 billion toward building energy upgrades under the administration’s Better Buildings Initiative.

  • Toto USA Ultra High-Efficiency Urinal and EcoPower Flush Valves

    These high-efficiency urinals and flush valves are WaterSense-certified and use 0.125 gallons per flush.