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More stories about USGBC

  • 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.

  • Online Library Launched to Assist in Green Lease Implementation

    Greenleaselibrary.com seeks to provide a centralized resource of commercial green leasing resources.

  • Case Study: The New American Home 2012

    The New American Home 2012 achieved the highest levels of green building certification possible, providing insight into the process and by-products of submitting to such standards.

  • Product Review: Modular Homes

    Modular homes combine factory efficiency with building science expertise to achieve new levels of performance.

  • 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.

  • IgCC: What Now?

    UL Environment's director of public affairs raises issues that may appear as the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) is published this month.

  • EPDs and LEED 2012

    A recent statement of consensus offers an alternative means for disclosure tools in the upcoming update to the LEED rating system.

  • USGBC Launches Green Building Products Database

    The USGBC, in conjunction with The Home Depot, has launched an online green products database.

  • Material Culture

    How much do you know about the materials that you're using?

  • 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.