Green Building Blog

Recently I spoke at the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) 40^th national conference that was held in Detroit. I was there representing the Detroit Regional Chapter of the US Green Building Council, and was pleased to see how many of those attending were LEED Accredited Professionals. It says a lot about how important green building principles are becoming in all areas of building and construction.

What Are the Differences between ASHRAE’s bEQ Labeling and
ASTM’s BEPA Standard and How Will They Affect Your Business?

There is a common misconception that a "Green" or LEED®-certified building has to cost considerably more than a run-of-the-mill design that just meets minimum building and energy codes.  While this was true in the early days of the US Green Building Council (USBGC) LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Guidelines, it is no longer the case 10 years later.