Editor's Update: As expected, LEED Interpretation #10250 was revisited by USGBC in its 4/1/13 release. This article has been updated to address that revision.
Photo Credit: David Rabkin, Boston Museum of Science
Want to have a say in whether federal agencies keep using LEED? Here’s your chance.
Living Machines and other types of constructed wetlands are beautiful, but they’re not ideal for every client. Onsite wastewater treatment might make sense for your next project, though, depending on factors like the site, the local infrastructure, and the owner’s mission.
Here’s a quick guide to figuring out when and where onsite wastewater treatment makes sense. For a deeper look at the topic, read this month’s EBN feature article, “Waste Water, Want Water.”
Tobacco smoke is the leading cause of lung cancer. While smoking has been banned in most commercial buildings, eliminating it from residential settings lags behind. This pilot credit is a reboot of Pilot Credit 35, offering incentives to eliminate smoking, particularly in multi-family settings. See the credit language for more detail.
