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The article describes how the School of Environmental Studies (SES) worked for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Established in 1994 under Independent School District 196 and the City of Apple Valley, Minnesota and Minnesota State, SES students study environmental topics and issues together with professionals in the field. The faculty extended full support to the students who proposed the idea of a LEED certification for the school.

The article reports on the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification received by the AVA 55 Ninth high-rise apartment building located in San Francisco, California. It provides overview of the features of the building which featured a domestic hot water (DHW) system and tankless water heating with sustainable package designed and installed by ACCO Engineered Systems Inc. It also outlines the advantage of the technology which helped it earn the recognition.

The article offers the author's insights on the potential effect of the use of variable frequency drives (VFDs) in the automation of the building. He says that the use of serial communications, the user can monitor or position of the application, like the status of the Hand or Automated selection from the VFD. He mentions that VFD communications permit free leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) credits for verification and monitoring of energy use.

The article provides information on the Chicago, Illinois-based Technology Development Center as the first to be built by construction company WMS Industries Inc. under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum program. The aim of the mechanical systems designed at WMS was to meet LEED Platinum requirements and lessen energy usage by 28% as measured by cost. Two 150-ton packaged DX rooftop units offer ventilation and conditioning for the fitness center in first floor.

The article features computational fluid dynamics (CFD) used in Saint Xavier University's new Arthur Rubloff Hall in Chicago, Illinois. It was used to design a displacement ventilation system. Likewise, CHD provides more detailed and accurate simulation of the environmental conditions in the said educational institution. Additionally, through CFD, the new five-story facility earned the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System.

The article reports on the initiative of Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia (MNMP) nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania to re-use a former industrial storage warehouse with a green-building design which earned Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) silver certification.

The article reports on the initiative of Rice Fergus Miller (RFM) architects in Bremerton, Washington to re-use an abandoned automobile repair shop using energy-efficient technologies and low-speed fans which received Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification.

The article focuses on the aim of StopWaste.org to have a LEED Platinum rating for its environment friendly building in Oakland, California. To achieve the performance points, the agency is to convert its heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems far more efficient than a standard building. Through this process, the agency emphasizes the significance of energy modeling, which optimizes its energy performance.

The article reports on the proposed installation of geothermal heating and cooling systems at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in the University of Southern Maine. The initiative was undertaken to achieve the leadership in energy and environment design (LEED) green building rating system. The system incorporates green roof and renewable power purchasing to monitor carbon dioxide emission and lead charge against conventional energy consumption.

The article discusses the challenges in designing a net-zero energy (NZE) building. Topics mention including the total zero energy buildings built in the U.S. and Canada according to the New Building Institute (NBI), introduction of several organizations in their own NZE metrics and codes and benefits of NZE design.

The article presents a case study concerning Seattle University's (SU) new library addition that features floor air distribution (UFAD) in Washington. The 55 million dollar library called as Lemieux Library and McGoldrick Learning Commons, serves as the state-of-the-art role model in efficiency that boasts its gold Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Green Building Rating (LEED) certification. It also mentions the design team of the library.

The article reports on the opening of the Mitchell Park Library & Community Center in Palo Alto, California. Information about the building's Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) Design and its contribution to the project's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification is discussed. The design team is also mentioned including consulting engineering firm principal Tunde Munz, associate Jonathan Hartman, and project manager Tony Guminsky.

The article emphasizes the significance of an indoor air quality (IAQ) to the building designed by Notkin Mechanical Engineers for the City of Sammamish in Washington. A key aspect of improved IAQ is to reduce the risk of human exposure to microorganisms that occur in public buildings. Through the use of ultraviolet C (UVC) Emitters, the engineers achieved their objectives as well as becoming the first project to earn LEED Innovation in Design point for the use of UVC germicidal.

The article presents a report from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) entitled "LEED in Motion: People and Progress" which indicates that more than four million people work and live in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings.

The article features the Bridgeport PreK-8 Discovery Magnet School in Connecticut. The building was themed with science, technology, and global education, and described its physical characteristics, which has spacious rooms and learning areas. The building was designed by Svigals + Partners LLP and boosted its energy efficiency measures. It notes that the building has achieved its silver Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Green Building Rating System (LEED) certification.

The article offers information on the new revision of the program of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in certifying existing buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council. It indicates that the LEED-Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) will be changed to LEED-Operations Maintenance (LEED-OM). The new program, which was recognized in January 2008, will help to reduce the number of prerequisites and drop one which involves control of erosion.

The article focuses on the recommendation made by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for building automation technology to establish more safer and sustainable planet. USGBC recognizes building automation as an effective tool to achieve long-term sustainable developments. The primary goal for using the building automation is to encourage utilities and construction industry to obtain Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Green Building Rating System Silver certification.

The article reports on the Innovation in Design award of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to the projects of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. Building materials and products are certified as carbon neutral for the advancement of environmental building practices. The award is given to the projects that employ new technologies and solutions or achieved exemplary performance in another area.