The first of two public comment sessions recently opened on changes proposed for the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) will build upon a 2009 ...

How does LEED work? LEED is a point based system where building projects earn LEED points for satisfying specific green building criteria. Within each of the seven LEED credit categories, projects ...

The updated LEED 2012 system will introduce a new credit category, “Location and Transportation,” to encourage development oriented around public transit and more walkable communities. “We're really ...

Green building rating systems have become a cornerstone in fostering sustainable construction practices worldwide. Among these, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, ...

Structural polyester foams with insulation properties prove useful in residential, institutional and commercial buildings as they control moisture and improve thermal performance. Credit awards and ...