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Maryland Expanding Green Building Thru Government Leases

Green Building Law Update

The Maryland Green Building Council recommended a broad and deep expansion of green building leasing by state government and the Maryland Department of General Services has agreed to enlarge what is a “high performance building” for the purposes of state government leasing. public private partnerships are the de rigueur).

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Top 10 green building projects for 2013 [slideshow]

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Exposition in Denver.

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Wyatt Franks Appointed Secretary of EGSA Green Committee

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April 19, 2013) – Wyatt Franks, assistant product marketing manager for North American generator products at Doosan Portable Power, was recently appointed to secretary of the Green Committee for the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA). STATESVILLE, N.C. in March.'

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New Department of Defense Policy Accepts Green Globes

Green Building Law Update

In a tectonic shift in government policy, the Department of Defense will now permit the use of both the Green Building Initiatives’ Green Globes and U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for third party green building certification. On October 25, 2013, the U.S. And DoD is USGBC’s largest customer.

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ASHRAE 189.1 - 2014 Green Building Standard Is Now Available

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. 2013, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, including revised building envelope provisions. Last week the 2014 version of the ASHRAE 189.1

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2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper

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While 2013 didn''t see the completion of a mega tower like Burj Khalifa, it was a near-record-setting year in terms of the number of super-tall skyscrapers completed. Body Image: read more.

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8 grand green roofs (and walls)

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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities last week announced the winners of its 2013 Green Roof and Wall Awards of Excellence. and a dramatic interior green wall at Drexel University. Among the eight winning projects are a massive, 4.4-acre acre vegetated roof at the Kauffman Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Mo.,

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