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 | Productive Sustainability
Turns out that office space designed to promote productivity also meets many goals related to environmental sustainability.
by Chris Leary AIA, LEED AP
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LEED EB: O&M: The Building Owner’s and Operator’s Sustainability Solution
Heapy Engineering installed a green roof as a “demonstration project” on our LEED-NC Silver headquarters in Ohio in order to show our clients what one looks like, and to know firsthand what it took to design (i.e., structural issues), order, install, insure and maintain one.
by Michael J. Berning, P.E., LEED AP
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Initiatives: LEED-EB — Tangible Benefits for Those Acting Now
The estimated 45 million existing commercial buildings in the U.S. contain far more potential to deliver real energy savings and reduce global warming than new buildings ever can, simply because they represent the overwhelming majority of commercial U.S. properties.
by Martine Dion AIA, LEED AP
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Stakeholder Engagement is Key to LEED-EB
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB), huh? There are plenty of classes out there. All taught by LEED faculty. And they will give you a great overview of the five categories, 85 points (for EB 2.0; 91 points for LEED EB: Operations and Maintenance) and credit requirements.
by Tommy Linstroth LEED AP
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