Do more sustainable REITs generate greater cash flow than their “non-green” brethren? A study titled “Decomposing the Value Effects of Sustainable Investment: International Evidence” provid...Read More
Raz asks: I moved recently to Saudi Arabia, and I’m looking to get the LEED course, which I’m aware that it’s not available over here. Is there a way to get the course online? If not...Read More
Question: Roxie asks: For a building that has achieved a LEED EB certification, are there any restrictions on the tenant’s buildout of the premises associated with LEED? Answer Hi Roxie, Taking up ...Read More
Question: Catherine asks: Anyone know what the threshold is for exceeding MR2 (Construction Waste Management) to qualify for an innovation point? If you go strictly by the “next threshold” wordin...Read More
Question: Nicolas asks: I have just passed my LEED BD+C exam and would like to know the following: 1- What is the best approach to establish a LEED AP consultancy firm 2- How and best approach to pro...Read More
Question: Marc asks: I own a restaurant and am considering going for LEED certification. What should I know before getting into this process? Is LEED CI the best approach or should I wait for LEED Re...Read More
Question: Justin asks: Hello, I was wondering what the LEED AP requirements were. I just graduated from NC State University in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Water Resources and am quite i...Read More
Question: Marie asks: Which is easier to take, the New Construction or the Commercial Interior Exam? Answer Hi Marie: The answer is totally subjective to the person taking the exam. If we had to choo...Read More
Question: Jim asks: Is LEED certification for construction companies or for each individual construction project? Is there any type of “expiration date” associated with LEED or a LEED recertificat...Read More
Is LEED Enough? It is a question that is being asked by a lot in the industry. My answer is NO. LEED is only a stepping stone that all need to know. We are in a time of change just like back in the mi...Read More
Question: John asks: Hello, I’m thinking about starting my own restaurant and I want it to be LEED certified. It will most likely be in an existing building, but I do not have a set location for it...Read More
Question: James asks: Approx. how many people have attained the LEED AP certification in the United States (including all specialties)? Same question for Green Associate cert. Answer Hi James, thank ...Read More