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ICC 700 Authorized by National Defense Authorization Act for 2015

Green Building Law Update

While many have focused on the funding to fight the Islamic State terrorist group or the 1 percent boost in military pay, the National Defense Authorization Act for 2015 makes a major change in green building across this nation when it authorizes use of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard.

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Defense Authorization Act Lifts Ban on LEED Gold and Platinum

Green Building Law Update

President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2014 in Honolulu last Thursday and while most observers noted that the bill cracks down on sexual assaults in the military and eases restrictions on transferring detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the bill also is a huge win for the U.S. So, it is very good news for the U.S.

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The Green Roofs of Sea Ranch

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Many of the structures have green or living roofs, although only a fraction of the 1,800 buildings have living roofs, and many of these are confined to the garage, connecting the building directly to the surrounding earth while providing a pathway for grazing deer. Their house is bermed into the earth, so that it is below ground level.

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Army Abandons LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

Correction: It is now clear to me that I misinterpreted the testimony of Dr. Dorothy Robyn, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense. Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. Read more here: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED.

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Commonwealth Center For Advanced Manufacturing To Partner With The Department Of Defense Technology Development Institute

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In Prince George County, VA, CCAM’s facility houses computational and large-scale production labs, as well as open production space for heavy equipment and surface coating processes. DMDI is one of two new manufacturing innovation institutes being led by the Department of Defense (DoD). Posted by Heidi Schwartz. Photo: CCAM.).

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Georgia's Legislation Banning LEED for State Buildings is Much Ado About Nothing

Green Building Law Update

Georgia General Assembly House Bill 255 is proof that the “wood wars” surrounding the LEED green building rating system continue to be waged. LEED LEED v4 Stuart Kaplow green building law' That said, the specific bill is Much Ado About Nothing. It is unlikely that the U.S.

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4 Signs Of A Roof That Needs Replacing

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Sometimes, the necessity for a new roof is not apparent until you experience water leaking inside your house. It’s your first line of defense against natural elements. Another sign of a declining roof is when you see spots of green growing on it. Your roof is one of the most critical areas in your home. 2) Growth Of Greeneries.