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Green Acronym Soup: Certification and Standards Green Acronym Soup: Certification and Standards

By Marilyn Pitts
From LEED to Green Globes to ISO, ASHRAE and NABCEP, ConnectPress looks at green building standards and certification acronyms and “green” titles.
AIA Report Looks at Green County Sustainability Leaders AIA Report Looks at Green County Sustainability Leaders
By Marilyn Pitts
AIA's "Local Leaders in Sustainability: Green Counties" documents the spread of green building programs and explores best practices.
Turning Green: Santa Fe, NM Reenergizes Building Codes Turning Green: Santa Fe, NM Reenergizes Building Codes
By Staci Matlock, Connect Press Staff Writer
Santa Fe, N.M., is evaluating how it can make its existing building codes more green.
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Wells Fargo's New Banking Stores Reduce Energy Use 20%
Wells Fargo newly built banking stores will …

Gates Foundation Headquarters Aims for LEED
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held last week for …

Premier SIPs Exceed LA LEED Requirements
Used for the entire building envelope, Premier …

DOE Launches EnergySmart Hospitals Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced …

Shurtape HVAC Tapes Contribute to LEED Credits
Seven HVAC tapes manufactured by Shurtape Technologies …

Olympic Village Features Hybrid SolarWall PV/T System
The Beijing Olympic Village is now home …

AV's Architectural Wind System Installed at Logan Airport
AeroVironment's Architectural Wind system has been installed …

Dockside Green is Highest-scoring LEED Platinum Building
Perkins+Will has announced completion of the highest-scoring …

California Sets Green Building Standards Code
Last week the California Building Standards Commission …

Survey Findings Say Home Owners Want Green
The survey found that 78% of homeowners …

Oakland, CA Debuts Residential Green Building Standards
Last week, Oakland, Calif.'s first residential green …

NAHB Notes 800 Professionals Are Now Certified Green
Less than five months after its introduction, …

AIA Debuts GreenStep Online Video Series
The AIA has debuted its GreenStep video …

Pennsylvania Establishes $650 M Energy Fund
The $650 million package includes $92.5 million …

NCCER Responds to Industry Call for Green Building Training
The National Center for Construction Education and …

CCEF Marks $2.5M More for Affordable Housing Initiative
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) board …

SBIC Opens Beyond Green Awards Application Period
The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council is now …

DOE Headquarters Receives Energy Star Recognition from EPA
The DOE's James Forrestal Headquarters Building uses …

MLB Rolled Out Green Carpet for 2008 All-Star Game
One of the longest—and greenest—red carpets ever …

GREENGUARD Introduces New Certification Category
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has added the …

Yudelson Announces New Green Homes Book
Green building expert Jerry Yudelson has announced …

Callison Works with USGBC to Develop LEED for Retail
Callison has partnered with the USGBC to …

Queen City Square Aims for LEED
The 41-story, 825,000-square-foot Great American Building aims …

Cottage Living’s Idea Home Features REC Solar System
Cottage Living’s “green” Idea Home features a …

EMSI Consults on 1st Gold LEED Commercial Building in China
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Flow Analysis – Not Just for Rocket Engines
This case study explains the potential of Engineering Fluid Dynamics to help companies create better products.
Surviving the Green Building Certification Maze
This review looks at the major green building certification systems, their costs and how they stack up to each other.
Encouraging Green Incentives: AIA’s Sustainability Report
The AIA’s report on state and local government incentives to boost green building looks at barriers and highlights successful implementation.
Porchscapes-Tomorrow’s Greener Neighborhood
Porchscapes, a Low Impact Development and a pilot LEED-ND project, is a 10-acre housing development design for Habitat for Humanity in Arkansas.
Top Green States Regulate LEED Standards
New projects must meet the EPA Energy Star Cool Roof program along with meeting basic LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards.

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Shurtape HVAC Tapes Contribute to LEED Credits
Seven HVAC tapes manufactured by Shurtape Technologies have been qualified for LEED credit.
Olympic Village Features Hybrid SolarWall PV/T System
The Beijing Olympic Village is now home to one of the world's first SolarWall photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid systems.
AV's Architectural Wind System Installed at Logan Airport
AeroVironment's Architectural Wind system has been installed at Boston’s Logan International Airport Office Center.
Yudelson Announces New Green Homes Book
Green building expert Jerry Yudelson has announced the publication of his new book, "Choosing Green: The Home Buyer's Guide to Good Green Homes."
Consumer Reports Rates Iron Woods Ipe No. 1
Iron Woods Ipe was recently rated by Consumer Reports as the No. 1 residential decking wood.
Optimizing Sail Design for the 2008 Olympics Using 3D Air
Finland-based sail maker WB-Sails is using EFD.Lab fluid dynamics simulation software from Flomerics to develop and optimize sails for Star and Finn class Olympic sailboats.
Green Mountain Launches BeGreen LEED Calculator
Green Mountain's Web-based BeGreen Business LEED calculator helps businesses calculate and purchase certified RECs.
ACT Registers ACTech Panel System in 24 States
Alternative Construction Technologies has registered its ACTech Panel System and several ancillary services in 24 states.
StrionAir System A130 Reduces Fan Energy by 10 Percent
StrionAir's electrically enhanced filtration technology reduces required fan energy by more than 10%.
Neoporte Introduces a State-Of-The-Art Fully Intergrated Gla
From their highly engineered components and formidable craftsmanship to their progressive designs and stunning exteriors, Neoporte entry systems represent the finest in high-end doors.
Neoporte Introduces a State-Of-The-Art Fully Intergrated Gla
From their highly engineered components and formidable craftsmanship to their progressive designs and stunning exteriors, Neoporte entry systems represent the finest in high-end doors.
Flow Simulation Helps Solve Power LED Overheating Problem
Voxdale used Flomerics’ EFD.Pro computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to solve a power light emitting diode (LED) thermal management problem in just one day.
Guardian 275 Curtainwall Provides Hurricane Protection
Major Industries' Guardian 275 translucent curtainwall has been approved by the Florida Building Commission for use in the Florida construction industry.
ConstructionWire Site Gives Vendors Green Building Leads
Vendors and suppliers can access detailed reports on green building commercial projects through ConstructionWire's Green Building Edition.
Southern Living Home Features GridPoint Products
The Cliffs Cottage at Furman, a Southern Living Showcase Home, utilizes several of GridPoint’s capabilities including online energy management.
EverClean Earns GreenGuard Certification
Thermaflex recently announced that its new residential flexible duct, EverClean, had earned the GREENGUARD certification.
Uniboard’s Nu-Green Used in EcoLogic Green Homes
Uniboard's Nu-Green particleboard has been selected to be used in Canada’s greenest community--EcoLogic Green Homes in Newmarket, Ontario.
Speedheat Shows Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems
Speedheat's Generation4 electric radiant floor heating systems will be featured at next week’s Southern Building Show in Atlanta.
Kama Energy Efficient Building Systems Debuts SIPs
Kama Energy Efficient Building Systems (kama-EEBS) panels are designed with no thermal bridge and feature 100 percent recyclable expanded polystyrene.
Research and Markets Debuts Contractors Green Guide
Research and Markets is now offering the "Contractors Guide to Green Building Construction."
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Green Acronym Soup: Certification and Standards
Green Acronym Soup: Certification and Standards
From LEED to Green Globes to ISO, ASHRAE and NABCEP, ConnectPress looks at green building standards and certification acronyms and “green” titles.
AIA Report Looks at Green County Sustainability Leaders
AIA Report Looks at Green County Sustainability Leaders
AIA's "Local Leaders in Sustainability: Green Counties" documents the spread of green building programs and explores best practices.
Turning Green: Santa Fe, NM Reenergizes Building Codes
Turning Green: Santa Fe, NM Reenergizes Building Codes
Santa Fe, N.M., is evaluating how it can make its existing building codes more green.
Flow Analysis – Not Just for Rocket Engines
Flow Analysis – Not Just for Rocket Engines
This case study explains the potential of Engineering Fluid Dynamics to help companies create better products.
Surviving the Green Building Certification Maze
Surviving the Green Building Certification Maze
This review looks at the major green building certification systems, their costs and how they stack up to each other.
Encouraging Green Incentives: AIA’s Sustainability Report
Encouraging Green Incentives: AIA’s Sustainability Report
The AIA’s report on state and local government incentives to boost green building looks at barriers and highlights successful implementation.
Porchscapes-Tomorrow’s Greener Neighborhood
Porchscapes-Tomorrow’s Greener Neighborhood
Porchscapes, a Low Impact Development and a pilot LEED-ND project, is a 10-acre housing development design for Habitat for Humanity in Arkansas.
Top Green States Regulate LEED Standards
Top Green States Regulate LEED Standards
New projects must meet the EPA Energy Star Cool Roof program along with meeting basic LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards.
Integrated Environmental Solutions: Interpreting Performance
Integrated Environmental Solutions: Interpreting Performance
Interpreting Performance Analysis Results, which is another way of saying – “stepping into the numbers” to not only understand what they mean, but which ones are important.
Tthe Economics of LEED-EB: A White Paper Looks at the Costs
Leonardo Academy’s white paper reveals that there are many low-cost and no-cost sustainability actions for existing buildings.
TBG Designs Stormwater Pond, LED-Lit Fountain
TBG Designs Stormwater Pond, LED-Lit Fountain
Company works with city on environmentally-friendly measure in highly-interactive 54-acre park.
Sustaining Infrastructure: a Bentley White Paper
Sustaining Infrastructure: a Bentley White Paper
Bentley users contribute to global sustainability today.
How PPAs are Changing the PV Value Chain
How PPAs are Changing the PV Value Chain
In 2009, PPA will be established as the standard way that American businesses pay for on-site green power.
Software Solutions for Architects, Engineers and Owners
Software Solutions for Architects, Engineers and Owners
The magic year is 2025. That's the year the U.S. Department of Energy has set as the goal for creating zero-energy buildings.