This spring marks the evolution of the LEED green building certification program with the launch of LEED 2009. The new version of the rating system introduces major technical advancements to the LEED ...

Designers can now earn credit under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for use of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings. The inclusion of the ...

The U.S. Green Building Council announced that LEED Professional Credentials have been approved for college credit through New Jersey’s State Energy Sector Partnership initiative. SESP is the result ...

Evaporative cooling towers play an important role in green buildings by significantly reducing energy consumption when they supplement or replace traditional air conditioning systems, thereby reducing ...

Green building rating systems have become a cornerstone in fostering sustainable construction practices worldwide. Among these, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, ...

The Stop and Shop Supermarket Co. and its parent company Ahold USA recently achieved another milestone in their commitment to building greener sustainable stores. The Super Stop & Shop stores in ...

Milford-based Waters Corp. has achieved LEED certification on its new precision chemical manufacturing facility in Taunton. The site is the first and only chemical manufacturing facility in ...

What does it take to turn silver into gold? For NASA scientists, the answer is “two protons.” For Manhattan Construction Company in Washington, it is creative green building solutions which have ...

As part of proposed changes to MEGA, the Michigan Economic Developers Association included something it has not found elsewhere in the country but speaks to western Michigan's strength in ...