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2011 Recap: Hottest Green Tech Stories
With 2011 officially in the books, the IES team thought it was time to take a look back at the hottest green technology and sustainability stories this year had to offer. Even with some of the fallout...
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Does going for LEED make good business sense?
Another year, another blog about LEED There’s never a shortage of opinions when you bring up the topic of LEED. Last year, we blogged about whether or not LEED certification was working, questioning...
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Congrats to the LEEDing states!
Earlier this month, the USGBC released its 2011 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census information. Here’s the...
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Not just trends….Megatrends!
2012 is going to be a great year! Just ask “the godfather of green” Jerry Yudelson. Builder magazine featured his 10 predictions for the next 12 (well, 11 now — where does the time go?) months. Take a...
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Why upgrading the world’s iconic buildings is a big boost for the industry
Last week, we highlighted the makeover the city of London is getting in preparation for the 2012 Olympics. But London isn’t the only city stepping up when it comes to upgrading its iconic buildings....
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The NFL’s Other Competition – Green Stadiums
If you think NFL teams are competitive on the field, that’s only the beginning! There’s another competition going on, but this one doesn’t require pads, players or even a football. This one involves...
View ArticleConsumer Education is Key to Green Future
It might be a down market, but green building is not following the trend. From 2008 to 2010, the value of green construction increased by 50 percent, according to McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green...
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Greener Also Means Tougher
Yes, green buildings are more energy efficient. And yes, they are even healthier for occupants. But safer and more durable than traditional buildings? A joint report by the USGBC and the University of...
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Keep Your Cool With a Little Shade
Believe it or not, there was a time not too long ago when cranking the air conditioning all day was cheap. So cheap, in fact, that it was financially smarter to turn down the thermostat than to invest...
View ArticleThe Green Industry reacts to plans to scrap “Consequential Improvements” policy
Some are calling it a debacle; others are calling it a massive u-turn on the Governments behalf. Whatever way you label it, the general consensus in the green industry is that any plans to scrap the...
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