• Set a clear environmental target. Before you begin the design phase of your project, decide what level of LEED® certification you’re aiming for and settle on a firm overall budget. Also, consider including an optional higher certification target — a “stretch” goal — to stimulate creativity. • Set a budget that is clear, concise [...]
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The site of the former Pearl Brewery is at the center of San Antonio’s green commitment. The exciting project is well positioned to garner national attention and plenty of local interest as Artistic Builders sets about accomplishing a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification. At the core of the reconstruction project is the [...]
It may not look green. It may not feel green. It may not even sound green, but everything about the USGBC’s headquarters is green. The U.S. Green Building Council’s new corporate headquarters in Washington D.C. is a sparkling example of sustainability and goes to prove that sustainability does not preclude crisp, new age style.The first [...]

