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Government Green Building Policies: A National Inventory
Government Green Building Programs Inventory, re-released by UW-Extension, is a national inventory of local government green building programs Government Green provides information about key factors of each of the programs. It indicates the policy vehicle used, whether the policies are mandatory or voluntary and the sector(s) to which they apply. It describes the performance standard used and what, if any, incentives are offered. And, it contains live links to the actual policy or program. Click on the title above for details.
Aug 23, 2007, 12:22
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Daylighting.... Light Every Building Using the Sky
This course will take you approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to complete and is a powerpoint and audio recording presentation. Once you have completed the course you will receive 1.25 Learning Units under the USGBC continuing education system. Members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will earn 1.25 Learning Units (HSW). Registration is required to download the webcast and receive credit. The cost for this webcast is $29. Click on title above for more information
May 10, 2007, 17:39
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Global Survey Shows "Green" Construction Costs Dramatically Lower Than Believed
Survey finds green costs overestimated by 300% and a need to foster zero net energy construction. Key players in real estate and construction misjudge the costs and benefits of "green" buildings, creating a major barrier to more energy efficiency in the building sector, a new study by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) reports.
Respondents to a 1400 person global survey estimated the additional cost of building green at 17 percent above conventional construction, more than triple the true cost difference of about 5 percent. At the same time, survey respondents put greenhouse gas emissions by buildings at 19 percent of world total, while the actual number of 40 percent is double this.
Click to download a pdf of the report. [ Download/View File ]
Aug 28, 2007, 12:33
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Links to Green Products Guides and Rating Systems
Click on the headline above to view a list of product guides for green, recycled, and energy efficient materials. These guides are especially useful to professionals in the commercial building industry.
Aug 23, 2007, 09:05
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Website Links
We offer these few websites as a sampling of the hundreds of websites devoted to green building, sustainable design, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Let us know if you have a favorite to share.
Jun 23, 2007, 09:56
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Becoming a LEED AP
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) website provides the most up to date and useful information for those interested in becoming a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional. Click here to enter their website
Jun 22, 2007, 13:22
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List of Organizations
Click on the title above for a list of local and national organizations dedicated to energy efficiency, green building and a sustainable environment.
Jun 20, 2007, 08:59
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Green Office Guide
A Guide to Greening Your Bottom Line through a Resource-Efficient office Environment. This guide, compiled by the City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development, offers a comprehensive plan to help you move toward a greener work space and eventually a greener lifestyle. The areas it covers are: Office Resource Use, Green Opportunities, Lighting, Office Equipment, Paper Products, Heating and Cooling, Water, Cars and Parking. It is as useful for those who are new to “green” as it is for the more advanced practitioner. Click on the link below to download or view
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May 2, 2007, 10:24
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The Milwaukee Office of Sustainability
The Milwaukee Office of Sustainability was created by Mayor to Barrett to position Milwaukee as a leader in environmental sustainability and performance in the 21st Century. The Office is charged with coordinating efforts to improve Milwaukee's water quality, reduce energy consumption, and stimulate economic development in the green technology sector. The Office of Sustainability emerged from the community input received from the Milwaukee Green Team, commissioned by Mayor Barrett in 2004. Click here to enter their website.
Apr 9, 2007, 17:06
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Costing Green: A Comprehensive Cost Database and Budgeting Methodology
This study provides a point by point analysis of the USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System (LEED™ Rating System) along with graphs to suggest which credits provide the most feasibility depending on criteria and circumstances.
Click on link to access the report.
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Mar 22, 2007, 07:08
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