USGBC-LA Announces 2nd Cohort of 17 ‘Net Zero Accelerator’ Companies to Speed Market Adoption of Game Changing Solutions for a Net Positive Future
Learn About Each NZA Technology at MGBCE, Aug. 21-22 online LOS ANGELES (July 16, 2020) The U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA) is excited to announce the second cohort of its Net Zero Accelerator (NZA), a major chapter initiative that identifies viable net zero building solutions, positions them for...
Sustainable Building in Challenging Times
Female builder talks about her road to success in the building industry and her passion for building By MARNIE OURSLER As a woman in a male-dominated industry, my story is bit unconventional to begin with, made even more so when I also decided to start my custom home company—Marnie Custom Homes—in 2007 at...
U.S. Green Building Council Launches Global Economic Recovery Strategy
USGBC outlines path for how healthy places and LEED will support recovery efforts as businesses, governments and communities prepare for a post-pandemic world Washington, D.C. – (May 13, 2020) – Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a new strategy, Healthy People in Healthy Places Equals a Healthy Economy,...
Earth Day Observations from Builder.Media and The ABC Green Home Project
Newport Beach, California (April 22, 2020) -- With COVID-19 uppermost in people’s minds, we would like to share our own gentle story about how one B2B trade media firm is making a difference by advocating for and building healthier homes with greater sustainability, improved indoor air quality, lower utility costs, and third party...
USGBC-LA Launches 2nd Cohort of ‘Net Zero Accelerator’ to Speed Viable Building Tech’s Move into the Market for a Net Positive Future
Applications Now Being Accepted: April 2 – May 18 LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2020) The U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA) today opens applications for the second cohort of the Net Zero Accelerator (NZA), which will identify viable net zero building technologies, position them for success, and accelerate their...
U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Launches Talent Portal Today, Helping Advance Region Toward Green Jobs Economy
New Partnership with ISI to Offer Envision Certification Training for Infrastructure through Portal LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2020) The City of Los Angeles kicked off a Decade of Action with the recent mayoral signing of “L.A.’s Green New Deal: Leading By Example”, focusing on bold action to zero out LA’s main sources of harmful...
High-Performance Building Practices Prevalent in the Residential Homebuilding Market
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21- Homebuilders across the country are prioritizing high-performance building practices in their projects, regardless if they consider the home they are building to be green, according to new research published in the 2020 Green Single Family and Multifamily Homes SmartMarket Brief. The latest in a series of studies...
9th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards Announced at U.S. Green Building Council-L.A. Chapter Green Gala
Recognized Community Leaders included LA Metro, Liberty Hill Los Angeles, CA (December 12, 2019) – Last night at its 15th Green Gala, the Los Angeles Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC-LA) focused on “Community” as it presented the 9th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards (SIA). The Project of the Year was...
USGBC-LA Announces Program to Help Construction Industry Put California’s “Buy Clean” Policy into Action
US Green Building Council-L.A. Announces Program to Help Construction Industry and Tradespeople Put California’s “Buy Clean” Policy into Action LOS ANGELES (November 19, 2019) — Specifying materials consistent with building sustainably can be a challenge at many levels of the building process, but has become increasingly...
New California Energy Building Code Updates
The implementation of these updates will result in savings – both in costs and environmental impact By J. ANDREW MCALLISTER Comfort is an important benefit of energy-efficient homes. Due to high-performance windows, quality insulation and air sealing of the building shell, energy-efficient houses maintain stable interior...
Mid-Atlantic Builders Recognized by PEPCO as the D.C. Area's No. 1 Energy-Efficient Homebuilder
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Mid-Atlantic Builders has been honored for building the most energy-efficient home in the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) service area. This year, approximately 600 homes were rated for their energy efficiency –– and nine of the 10 most energy-efficient homes were Mid-Atlantic Builders...
Human Rights and Worker Equity Grow More Influential in U.S. Consumer Purchasing Decisions
Key Messages: The 2019 Sense & Sustainability® Study published by G&S Business Communications is the firm’s 10th annual U.S. public opinion poll about the business commitment to protecting society and the environment. In increasing numbers, consumers say they are likely to favor companies with suppliers that comply...
New Urban Land Institute Report Reflects Decade of Progress in Improved Environmental Performance in the Built Environment
WASHINGTON (August 28, 2019) – A new report from from the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance shows that the real estate industry has made significant progress over the past 10 years in reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption while increasing asset value. The Greenprint Center, which is...
AMLI Residential Releases Results of 2019 Sustainable Living Index
Third national survey found residents are increasingly interested in finding ways to combat climate change and other environmental issues CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMLI Residential, a leading developer of sustainable, multifamily properties, today announced the results of its third annual Sustainable Living Index — a survey of more...