Lighting represents over 40% of the electrical energy cost. It is easy to see when lights are left on and a room is unoccupied, electricity has been wasted. It is apparent this is environmentally irresponsible, but it is harder to see that this increases your energy cost, higher burden on HVAC, wastes lamp life, which [...]
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January 19th, 2012Square Footage of LEED-Certified Existing Buildings Surpasses New Construction
January 9th, 2012For the first time, the total square footage of LEED-certified existing buildings surpassed LEED-certified new construction, according to the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Historically, USGBC has seen the majority of LEED-certification volume and sq. ft. comprised of new construction projects. As of December, the sq. ft. of LEED-certification for existing buildings exceeded new [...]
Read MoreFlorida Marlins Stadium Aims for LEED Silver Certification
December 21st, 2011In another win for Florida green building, the new Florida Marlins Stadium earned the honor of being the first LEED-certified retractable roof stadium in the country. The stadium, that has two aquariums and a 360-degree promenade level, was built on 17 acres of the 42-acre Orange Bowl site in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. In previous [...]
Read MoreLoretta Cockrum Develops LEED-Certified 600 Brickell
December 8th, 2011Loretta Cockrum, owner of the Foram Group and native Miamian, has “developed 600 Brickell at Brickell World Plaza, a building that features the latest in technology and a concept rooted in the stewardship of land.” Raised on her family’s farms in Illinois and Indiana, Cockrum developed a love of the land that propelled her to [...]
Read MoreAnother FAU Project Receives LEED Platinum Certification
December 1st, 2011Back in August, we reported about the computer science building at FAU receiving LEED Platinum certification. We’re back again to tell you that FAU’s admirable green efforts have continued, with the LEED Platinum certification of the university’s Faculty & Staff Club, as well as their Dining Hall. The U.S. Green Building Council awarded the Leadership [...]
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