October 23, 2011
by Sherry Bonelli
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It’s true. With more than 24,500 certified projects, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (better known as LEED) is by far the industry standard for green building projects. But there’s another green building certification initiative that’s picking up steam – … Continue reading
March 28, 2010
by Sherry Bonelli
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I’ve been hearing from a lot of Project Managers who are interested in learning more about sustainable building design and LEED. To someone not in the architecture, engineering design or construction industry, the whole concept of sustainable buildings can be … Continue reading
September 14, 2009
by Sherry Bonelli
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For LEED 2.2 projects, most people know that you can receive a maximum of four points for IDC 1: Innovation in Design. What many people don’t know is that you have the opportunity to apply for a total of five IDC 1 credits. Read on to find out more… Continue reading
September 9, 2009
by Sherry Bonelli
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Here are some other helpful ID tips:
The LEED ID Credit Catalog is a list of ID credits that have already been applied for – and either been approved or denied: www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=3569. Look for ways to improve or modify these potential ID strategies for your project. (Keep in mind that just because another project received ID points for a particular strategy doesn’t mean your project will be given the same treatment.)
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