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The Material and Resources (MR) category focuses attention on the materials employed in constructing the building. There are fourteen points that can be earned in this category, and this is where a good LEED strategic plan can bring the certification up to the higher levels. There is only one LEED prerequisite for MR, and...
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The “Energy” category of LEED building represents the core–the essence of what LEED is all about. Energy isn’t the second word in LEED by chance. It is the heart and soul of the concept. The ideal building is energy neutral; that is, it generates its energy needs right on site. While that is not...
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If you are planning to buy a brand new home you probably expect it to be energy efficient and certified “green.” As with every kind of green product or idea, there are websites for this too. One new example is Locate Green Homes. Their site, locategreenhomes.com is a new and easy to use site...
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As presented in the introduction to this series, the path leading to LEED NC Certification is paved with credits for meeting specific standards. There are seven categories. The most possible credits can be earned in the Energy and Atmosphere category and the least in Regional Priority: Sustainable Sites – 26 Water Efficiency -10 Energy...
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There is a vast stretch of relatively untouched forest in southeastern Bulgaria, covering 1,800 hectares and, according to photographs, possessing an almost mystical beauty. It is known as the Kobarelov Forest. It managed to survive various regime changes and ended up in the hands of the Kobarelov Family–until now. Its future now lies with...
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So what is this LEED business anyway? Leadership in Energy and Economic Design (LEED) is an accreditation system for measuring responsible green building practices. LEED was initiated by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC ) in 1998 to introduce some common standards for environmentally conscious construction. It provides a scoring system that focuses on...
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This documentary about the first residential green building in Boston focuses on the experience of the workers, who are skeptical about the project.
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