LEED certified buildings are proven to save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier environments for people. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ...

The 30-year-old organization that pioneered environmental ratings for buildings has scored a deep green trifecta with its own headquarters. The nonprofit USGBC promotes sustainability in building ...

Earth Day is fast approaching. And while it’s not a cornerstone holiday for most people, it’s a good time to reflect on America’s bourgeoning green movement. In real estate, there are a handful of ...

More than 800 U.S. buildings certified as “sustainable” are at extreme risk of flooding — and may have to be abandoned as the planet continues to overheat. That’s because the U.S. Green Building ...

The American Institute of Architects announces its 2011 list of the best examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutionsBy Bryan Walsh Brooks + Scarpa This apartment/office complex is ...

The increase in African urbanisation and shortage of campus accommodation due to the growth of the student population are making the adoption of green building practices an environmentally friendly ...

Roughly 40 percent of the world's carbon emissions come from buildings. To reduce that number, more U.S. and global cities are boosting energy-efficiency standards. Green buildings in the U.S. alone ...

India, Oct. 23 -- Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) National Chairman C Shekar Reddy appealed to Telangana government to ...