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May 25, 2010 |
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BuildingGreen.com, who publishes the monthly newsletter
Environmental Building News, has now released LEEDuser. This
tool will help project teams certify a building with tips, checklists, sample
documentation, forums, and more. With the convenience of expert advice at
your fingertips, your project is sure to achieve its intended LEED
certification with ease. |
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Apr. 15, 2010 |
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This web-based calculator was developed as an extension
of a Master's thesis at Rinker School, and is designed to allow universities
in Florida to see estimated production and cost data specific to any location
in Florida. The user can input multiple parameters within five phases to
determine the possibilities of photovoltaic energy integration on his or her
campus. To use this calculator please visit Florida
University Solar Energy Calculator. |
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Jan. 12, 2010 |
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The Florida Department of Transportation sponsored
research for a comprehensive solar energy power system for their Turkey Lake
service plaza. Learn more about the research and feasbility
in the following report. (*Note: Due to large file size it may take a few
minutes for the file to load.) Turkey Lake Toll Plaza Solar Energy Study. |
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Sep. 30, 2009 |
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This research effort was in conjunction with the Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
and provides a framework for analyzing the impact of the USGBCs LEED rating
system on the construction waste stream. For more information please view the
study results and construction waste project waste spreadsheets at Construction
Waste Study. |
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Aug. 03, 2009 |
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The LEED Innovation & Design Credit option using
Green Advantage Certified personnel on construction projects was analyzed. Using
this credit showed significant increases in environmental and health
benefits. For more information please view the study at GA Study. |
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Mar. 18, 2009 |
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Learning to LEED is now available as an online course
through the John Wiley & Sons Continuing Professional Education program.
You can find out more about the online version at WILEY CPE. |
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Nov. 14, 2008 |
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The Powell Center for Construction and Environment is
offering a series of two-day educational sessions on the U.S. Green Building
Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification
program for the built environment. The classes will include one full day of
overview (LEED-NC version 2.2, the USGBC, and green design) and one full day
of preparation for the LEED-AP exam. Sign up online at www.treeo.ufl.edu/LEED. |
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Green
Building Breakthrough: |
Feb. 23, 2006 |
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Hailing
a "green building breakthrough," Portland-based Interface
Engineering Inc. has published a free 48-page illustrated guide on how to acheive Platinum-level LEED certification on a
conventional building budget. This is not an easy task, but, using their
current project for Oregon Health and Science University as a case study,
Interface has proven it possible. "We're delivering champagne on a beer
budget," said Andy Frichtl, Interface
principal and lead project engineer. Continue
reading "Green Building Breakthrough:...." at Treehugger.com |
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