LEED v5 maintains the same familiar structure of prerequisites and credits, cataloged into broad-based categories. The four certification levels remain. However, one major structural change in LEED v5 is that every prerequisite and credit has been harmonized around three impact categories: decarbonization, quality of life, and ecological conservation and restoration.

As you design open, collaborative spaces that require privacy and concentration, you can leverage materials that absorb sound and create smart facades that optimize acoustics.

While a conference of this size and magnitude offers a vast range of content and exhibits, Greenbuild 2024 harmonized around several key themes—a few of which are highlighted in this blog post.

A perspective regarding the market's uptake of green building accreditations - particularly, LEED professional credentials. Enjoy this summary, which may serve to motivate readers to pursue green building credentials.

Commercial property specialists must stay abreast of current trends that could shape their future work. One is “hypostruction” — a method pioneered by design firm Caplow Manzano. Although that group currently applies it to residential projects, there are benefits of interest to those involved with other buildings, too.