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Financial Crisis Impact: Green Building Professionals Seek LEED Alternatives

The current financial crisis may be having an impact on the perceived value of a green building characteristic that is becoming synonymous with sustainability.
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LEED Alternative made a Requirement for New California Green Building Ordinance

Hayward, California, in the East Bay, is poised to join nearby towns Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Livermore and Pleasanton (as well as a growing number of municipalities in other states) by mandating green building and sustainable development for residential and commercial buildings.
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Green Building In India: Who are the Important Stakeholders?

The Indian green building market includes many individual stakeholders, comprised of companies, organizations and green building rating systems.
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LEED India: What is the Market Size and Growth Rate?

The growth in the green building market in India, and the associated increase in demand for associated products and services, augers well for the future of the sustainability industry.
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Green Infrastructure: 4 Sustainable Rating Systems to Consider

Highway, road, airport, rail, water and other critical types of our infrastructure seem to lack a fundamental rating system to measure their sustainability.
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China's Three Star System: Is it Ahead of LEED in the U.S.?

China's is making a significant commitment in its Three Star green building rating system, which is similar to LEED, but the ultimate proof of China's performance remains to be seen.
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Green Hospitality and Foodservice Providers: Where Can I Find Them?

Green foodservice providers are becoming increasingly sought after as restaurants and hospitality companies improve the sustainability of their operations.
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Developing Sustainability through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability go hand in hand and never has there been a better time for companies to take a leadership position than today.
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Alternatives to LEED: What is Feasible for a Green School Retrofit?

David provides feedback on retrofitting a school for greater energy efficiency and considers various green building rating systems.
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LEED Alternatives: What Alternatives Exist for LEED CI (Commercial Interiors)?

Kris asks: What alternatives to LEED exist for office interiors? Thank you.
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