Sustainable Site Design and Landscaping Sustainable landscapes are responsive to the environment, regenerative, and can actively contribute to the development of healthy communities. Sustainable landscapes sequester carbon, clean the air and water, increase energy efficiency, restore habitats, and c...
LEED v5 The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released LEED v5 for its first public comment period on April 3, 2024, giving us our first detailed look at the next generation of the program that has defined green building in North America and around the world for more than twenty years. A lot has c...
Philip Merrill Environmental Center Sustainability issues ranging from energy use to material selection were given serious consideration throughout the design and construction of this facility. The Philip Merrill Environmental Center houses the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s 90-person staff. The buildi...
Benefits of Getting USGBC LEED Green Certified Green building is becoming increasingly popular and necessary for healthier spaces. Learn about the benefits of LEED Green Certification as a career path. In an era of increased global environmental consciousness, building sustainable and energy-effici...
Net Zero Transition for Built Environment In the quest for a sustainable future, few endeavors hold as much promise and importance as the transition to net zero in the built environment. As we confront the realities of climate change, the way we design, construct, and inhabit buildings plays a pivot...