Buildings continue to be the largest consumers of energy, by sector, in the U.S. The USGBC is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to address this.
Located in the greater Vancouver, British Columbia area, this 2 1/2-acre equestrian estate includes a striking 9,000-square-foot main residence plus three outbuildings totaling 6,000 square feet to accommodate seven horses.
The advancement of the levels of insulation matches the awareness and activities taking place, not just in the United States, but across North America and the world.
A three-ring binder dated April 1999 and filled with about 200 photocopied pages was the reference guide for LEED v1.0—the pilot version of LEED sent to USGBC members from its headquarters, which was then located in San Francisco.
As Butch Gardner hauls cranberries between two cold storage facilities on the Badger State Fruit Processing property in Pittsville, Wis., he gives the “thumbs-up” to plant manager Mark Konrardy for a job well done.
Everything is bigger in Texas … and the 2013 International Roofing Expo is no exception. With a larger trade show floor than last year, the roofing industry’s most comprehensive event will offer cost-saving resources, vital knowledge, powerful connections and much more.