August 6, 2010
When we needed to expand our Patagonia distribution center in Reno, Nevada we looked to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification standards as our guide to building a green building that balances environmental responsibility, resource efficiency and the comfort and well-being of our workforce. We set high environmental standards for the […]
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July 28, 2010
Evanston, IL, recently passed a green building ordinance requiring LEED Silver certification for new commercial construction exceeding 10000 feet. The move makes the Chicago suburb part of a growing number of United States municipalities mandating green building standards for both privately and publicly funded construction. To help you understand the process, Jean Dufresne, Principal at […]
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