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In this section you will find information, charts and updates on the latest green (sustainable) building standards worldwide, discussions on green and non-green building materials, USGBC opinions, and LEED standards for certification.


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By: David Brix - Thursday, March 11, 2010
Source: Terra View Homes
David Brix of Terra View Homes, Guelph, Ontario, explains the eco-friendly systems, design, and building materials of their Green Dream Home.

HALL Wines HALL Wines Earns Distinctive Gold LEED® Certification
By: WineCountry Staff - Thursday, February 25, 2010
Source: iGreenBuild.com
HALL Wines, the premier 21st century vineyard and winery, announces today that it has received the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold Certification for its Napa Valley St. Helena winery, becoming the first winery in California to be distinguished as a Gold certified facility by the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® Green Building Rating System™.

overpopulation How are you responding to the Environmental Movement?
By: - Thursday, February 18, 2010
Source: iGreenBuild.com
Special 3 Video Publication; Starbucks goes Green, LEED-Platinum Certification Event, Eco-friendly Napa Valley Winery.




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taipei Worlds Tallest Building Looks to Leading Green-Tech Design
By: Michael Liu - Friday, December 4, 2009
Source: iGreenBuild.com
Taipeis landmark Taipei 101 building is already the tallest building in the world. But 18 months from now, it may become the worlds tallest green building as well.

enermodal Green Buildings that Actually Perform
By: Caitlin Carpenter - Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Source: Enermodal Engineering
As the number of sustainable buildings continues to increase, it has become apparent that not all green buildings are created equal. As Canada’s leader in green buildings, Enermodal Engineering has developed a unique solution to encourage the development of more and better sustainable buildings. Called Delivered Performance, Enermodal’s new service creates a guaranteed financial reward for owners to aim for a more energy efficient, environmentally-responsible building.

vastyann Phoenix Convention Center, in the LEED, Mechanically
By: John Vastyan - Monday, October 12, 2009
Source: iGreenBuild.com
Today, Copper Square in downtown Phoenix is where history meets the future, showcasing the city’s historic sites and recent revitalization. The 24-acre Phoenix Convention Center is in the center of it all. Now in the midst of a $600 million expansion – and surrounded by restaurants, premier hotels, retail shops, museums and a sports arena – the facility is soon to be one of the world’s finest venues for large conventions.

Portola Valley Town Center
By: Siegel & Strain Architects/Goring & Straja Archite - Friday, October 2, 2009
Source: iGreenBuild.com
The Portola Valley Town Center demonstrates to the community the towns leadership role in sustainability design. The extensive use of natural ventilation, daylighting and shading, plus the use of recycled and reclaimed materials give the three buildings a comfortable and natural feeling while accomplishing energy conservation.

VCU Sustainable Satellite Clinic
By: Trish Martineck & Arlene Dales - Monday, September 21, 2009
Source: iGreenBuild.com
WISE, VA – To provide the best in quality dental care for rural residents, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) committed to build a new sustainable, satellite dental clinic in Wise, Va. The university selected HKS Architects to design the project in association with Wise-based, architect of record Thompson & Litton, Inc.

futuristicplane Hangar 25, The World's First Solar Powered Airplane Hangar
By: John Pickard - Friday, August 14, 2009
Source: iGreenBuild.com
Shangri-La Construction has completed Hangar 25, the world's first solar powered airplane hangar. It is the first hangar to achieve Platinum certification under the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Building Rating System.





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