George W. Bush Keeps The Wind Love Going

Wind power Texas

As governor, George Bush helped set off the Texas wind power boom, and now his LEED Platinum-bound presidential library is buying wind renewable energy certificates. Read more →

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Green Landscapes, Green Wineries Go Hand In Hand In Oregon

Stoller solar array

In Oregon, wineries are helping to preserve agricultural lands -- and vintners, increasingly, are choosing green practices to craft that perfect Pinot Noir. Read more →

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Want More Productive Workers? Adopt Green Practices

Perkins + Will Atlanta Headquarters

A recent study from researchers at UCLA finds that companies that adopt green standards/practices have employees that are 16% more productive than the average. Read more →

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Ultra-Green Maryland Complex Takes Regional LEED

The Blair Towns

In recognition of having pioneered LEED operations and maintenance certification for multi-family housing, the Blair Towns has earned top regional honors. Read more →

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In Boulder, A Middle School With A 4.0 In Green

Casey Middle School

Casey Middle School in Colorado has taken LEED Plat. in recognition of its many green features, which include a geothermal system and zero-waste cafeteria. Read more →

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Michigan Boasts Nation’s First LEED Microbrewery

Brewery Vivant beer

Vivant Brewery in Grand Rapids, Mich. -- which features beer in recycled aluminum cans -- has claimed the title of the USA's first LEED certified microbrewery. Read more →

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Denver Zoo Elephant Passage (Powered by Poo) Takes LEED

Denver Zoo Toyota Elephant Passage

The Denver Zoo's new, LEED-Platinum-certified Toyota Elephant Passage improves the lives of its resident elephants while using their wastes to provide power. Read more →

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Daylight Harvesting Means Seminary Students See The Light

Vernon S. Broyles Jr. Leadership Center

A new green building at the Columbia Theological Seminary, targeting LEED Gold, makes use of innovative daylighting strategies designed just for the classroom. Read more →

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LEED, North Las Vegas: A Cool City Hall For A Hot City

N. Las Vegas City Hall

North Las Vegas's new City Hall features solar power, high-performance windows, and -- outside, in its civic plaza -- a fountain w/splash pads for the kids. Read more →

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LEED Home Run For Marlins’ Ballpark

florida marlins parks, green

Marlins Park in Miami beat the minimum score for LEED Gold by 10 points, sweeping past Target Field to claim the title of greenest ballpark in baseball. Read more →

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