article thumbnail

Not April Fool's: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED

Green Building Law Update

But 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. This new code, based heavily on ASHRAE 189.1, What makes more sense?

Defense 120
article thumbnail

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.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

LEED Abandoned by DOD?

Building Information Management

In the recent past, all new DOD construction projects were required to meet the LEED Silver or an equivalent standard and/or to comply with the five principles of High Performance Sustainable Buildings. This new code, based heavily on ASHRAE 189.1,

Defense 45
article thumbnail

Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

But the largest owner of green buildings (also the owner of the most LEED certified buildings) the Department of Defense has largely taken itself out of this discussion with a waiver that provides, Department of Defense prohibits the sharing of metered data with private entities, such as USGBC.

Green 120
article thumbnail

Louisiana: Where Partnerships Propel Innovation and Investment

Business Facilities

Louisiana is bringing together state, regional and local partners, including business and higher education resources, in intelligent collaborations yielding sustainable economic growth. (Credit: Louisiana Economic Development).

article thumbnail

BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Leases range from 5,000 square feet to complete buildings. The vision for this redevelopment area will result in a more pedestrian friendly environment and a mix of commercial and residential uses that create a sustainable market. The tenant mix includes a mixture of national and international high-tech and defense related businesses.

article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A fter several years of job losses, aerospace and defense sector employment is expected to grow in 2016 by more than 39,000 jobs in the U.S., Aerospace & Defense Labor Market Study. percent, of which about 185,000 jobs were lost in the defense subsector. Aerospace and defense sector companies paid $7.7