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  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new framework seeks to help local governments meet Clean Water Act obligations.

• Living Building Challenge wins 2012 Buckminster Fuller Challenge

  The green-building program wins the $100,000 prize to further develop and scale its work.

• LEED 2012 Ballot Postponed Until June 1, 2013

  USGBC delays ballot on LEED 2012 until 2013, renames the system upgrade to LEED v4, and adds a fifth public comment period.

• The House That Wind Built

  Renewable energy reigns at House of Vestas, a new LEED Platinum office building for a global wind-turbine manufacturer in Aarhus, Denmark.

• Danish Influence

  Denmark has announced aggressive and inspirational goals regarding its energy consumption and generation. Will it have a positive ripple effect?

• House of Representatives Restricts Spending on Fossil-Fuel Reductions

  Energy and water bill moves forward, restricting spending in fiscal year 2013 to reduce government buildings’ use of fossil fuels.

• Design Connects

  The discussion of the power of architecture to unite communities continues at the AIA's 2012 National Convention. Here are some events of note.

• Specs

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• 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.