Builder Magazine: LEED

A Passively Cooled House in Sarasota, Fla., Capitalizes on Local Winds

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 04:05:33 EST

Gentle winds provide passive cooling at a Florida waterfront home.

LivingHomes' new, less-expensive line of modern prefab houses.

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 12:56:17 EST

LivingHomes has introduced a series of LEED-Platinum prefab homes from $145 per square foot.

Prefab House is Living Lab for Energy and Water Conservation

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 01:13:22 EST

The New Norris House continues a tradition of simple, affordable design but with less impact on local resources.

Case Study: Oregon Vineyard Home Taps Into Water and Energy Conservation

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:00:07 EST

A cramped cottage is repurposed into a Mediterranean-style sustainable showpiece.

Green Building Study Reveals Widespread Commitment to Sustainable Practices

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:23:31 EST

Turner Construction survey finds fewer companies are likely to seek LEED certification.

Is LEED Manipulated by Business Interests?

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:56:04 EST

USA Today's series examining the USGBC and LEED continues with a focus on the relationship between the organzation, LEED development, and the building industry.

USGBC: LEED Isn't Perfect, But Is Improving

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:54:15 EST

The USGBC repsponds to USA Today's article critiquing LEED, asserting that "LEED isn't perfect, but it is always improving" and "the costs of individual LEED credits are irrelevant because the market learns to deliver green buildings at little to no added cost."

Does LEED Reward Minor Steps With Little Environmental Benefit?

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:44:15 EST

USA Today asserts that the green-building rating system wins tax breaks and grants, higher rents, and expedited permitting for low-cost, minor steps that have little or no proven environmental benefit.

Kansas Project Taps Into Solar and Geothermal Energy for Nearly Net Zero Living

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 02:22:46 EST

Modern LEED-Platinum home is sealed tight but open to fresh air and sunshine.

Fifth LEED v4 Public Comment Period Now Open

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 05:26:07 EST

The fifth public comment period is now open, and the USGBC is accepting responses until Dec. 10.

EHDA Grand Award: South Hills Retirement Residence

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 10:34:16 EST

After sitting vacant for 35 years, the old South Hills High School has been transformed into energy-efficient seniors housing.

EHDA Grand Award: New England Vacation House

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:46:31 EST

Performance-enhancing features are packed into this 1,300-square-foot Rhode Island retreat.

American High-Performance Buildings Coalition Calls for Consensus-Based Green-Building Standards

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:48:10 EST

Under a new coalition, 27 industry groups raise issue with USGBC’s LEED development procedures and call for more consensus-based approaches and transparency in green-building standard development.

LEED-Platinum Luxury Condos Focus on Energy Conservation

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:42:14 EST

KB Home community features high-performance products and technologies.

Case Study: A Place to Heal in Alabama

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:50:08 EST

On the campus of the renowned Lakeshore Foundation, a LEED-Gold retreat nurtures injured vets and their families.

Pentagon Spending Bill Signals New Step in LEED Fight

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:15:32 EST

Anti-LEED groups view measure as a victory; USGBC thinks it will prevail.

Beating the Cost of LEED: Santa Fe

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:52:11 EST

Stylish and green needn't break the bank. For $188 per square foot, Praxis Design/Build in Santa Fe, New Mexico, achieved LEED Platinum with style. The HERS number is an impressive 58, too.

Six Secrets to Building a LEED-Certified Community

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:54:48 EST

A production builder shares lessons learned from his first green development.

Beating the Cost of LEED: Dallas

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:48:55 EST

Affordable LEED Gold housing comes to Dallas, with no corrugated steel or recycled tires involved.

10 Common Failures in LEED for Homes Projects

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:54:36 EST

Green rater's tips help building pros ace their final inspection.