One of the biggest challenges of implementing sustainable design in the sub-arctic is the lack of information and resources specific to this climate.

Can a warehouse without HVAC systems qualify for Certification?

I'm looking for the actual formula/equations used for the calculations that are done automatically on the WEp1 active form.

Is it a requirement for the April 2012 template to use all materials ( we are not using Div. 12 materials) across the template for Recycled Content, Regional Materials, and Certified Wood?

If our entire project site has asbestos soil contamination, but due to budget constraints we are only planning to remediate the soil disturbed for our new buildings and not the undisturbed areas in

If our project has no composite wood or agrifiber products can we claim IEQ C4.4 since we have ensured good indoor quality with the choice of alternative products? Thanks.

I have a client who is moving from Building A to new Building B. They will be buying all new furniture for Building B.

In retail project, it's difficult to incoperate occupancy sensor in retail shop area. Most of floor area in our project is retail shop area, and less than 5% of floor area is back office.

Hi, The Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guides asks for ENERGY STAR labeled package unitary equipment. Does anyone has experience with ENERGY STAR "equivalent" equipment adoption in internat

USGBC and FSC need to keep getting the factuall comparisons out there to the public, otherwise, I am afrid that the industry lobbying money is going to eventually steamrolll LEED and FSC. Thanks t