The U.S. Green Building Council announced nearly 100 net zero certifications earned under the LEED Zero program, representing more than 23 million square feet of space. 

The new 6-story, 215,000-square-foot, mixed-use facility promotes a “see and be seen” vibe with 30 percent of its façade clad with glass. Enhancing the transparency, operable windows deliver natural ventilation to 80 percent of the spaces in the building.

The annual awards recognize leadership and commitment to the green building industry and spotlights exemplary work that has been influential in the expansion of sustainable, higher-performing buildings.

Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, U.S. DOE; Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman, U.S. HUD, Nina M. Albert, GSA Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service; and Jerome Foster II, Climate Justice Activist to keynote D.C. event, June 9-10.

How do you choose and what is the best way to reach your goals? What role does analytics play in helping to achieve these certifications?

The U.S. Green Building Council announced that Jerome Foster II, Climate Justice Activist, White House Climate Advisor and founder of #OneMillionOfUs, will headline the USGBC Live conference, which will be held in Washington, D.C. on June 9-10 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

USGBC publishes an annual announcement to celebrate the "Top 10 States for LEED." Now in its 12th year, the annual list is based on the gross square footage of LEED-certified space per capita added in each state over the past year, using U.S. Census data.

For anyone looking to learn about insulated metal panels, a visit to METALCON International is a must. For a second consecutive year, the trade show for the metal construction industry will feature an IMP Pavilion, bringing together manufacturers to promote the benefits and use of insulated metal panels.

Colleges and universities today are looking for sustainable facilities, and a number of them choose to participate in the LEED process to obtain a measurable level of sustainability.  

Global technology and consulting firm, Infosys, working together with Browning Day, designed a 70-acre site on the west side of Indianapolis, which is now home to their U.S. Education Center.