Through LEED, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) helps leaders worldwide commit to a smarter, sustainable, and more prosperous future where eco-friendly buildings and communities are the standard ...

Going green is all the rage, and not just because it’s Pantone’s Color of the Year. With more home and commercial property owners looking to create sustainable spaces, builders and interior designers ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." With their expert guidance, we're breaking down exactly what is LEED certification, the process of ...

Barton Group headquarters in Glen Falls, New York, which achieved a LEED Platinum rating. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited ...

This spring marks the evolution of the LEED green building certification program with the launch of LEED 2009. The new version of the rating system introduces major technical advancements to the LEED ...

At a time when the impact of climate change is at the forefront, countries are taking measures to fight against it and terms like Energy Star and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ...

If you've seen one bank branch, have you really seen them all? Not if it's a PNC Bank green branch office. Banks, retailers, chain restaurants, and other fast-growing businesses put up scores of new ...

Many of the new buildings on UW’s campus are not only functional and beautiful – they’re also green. The University of Wyoming has committed to building to LEED-Silver standards or better. The US ...

Tempe has secured a top international environmental certification for its conservation efforts, making it one of only five cities in Arizona with such a status. The certification is called Leadership ...

Editor's Note: The following is part of a class project initiated in the classroom of Ball State University professor Adam Kuban, who challenged his students to find sustainability efforts in the ...

Across the business landscape, organizations operating company-owned buildings are actively seeking solutions to allow them to become better environmental stewards. One of the best ways to accomplish ...

Short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED certification means that a building has met certain standards for energy-efficient, environmentally friendly design. The LEED program was ...