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1. Save Money With Green School Retrofits.

Author

Guffer, Rachel

Subjects
LEADERSHIP in Energy & Environmental Design, BUILDING repair & the environment, TOTAL quality management, BEST practices, UNIVERSITIES & colleges
Abstract

The article reports on the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED-EB: O&M) rating system, a tool for greening existent buildings in the U.S. The rating system names and rewards best practices and offers an outline for buildings to use less water, energy and natural resources. It adds that the U. S. Green Building Council's Toolkit for Green Existing Schools offers broad guidance for schools that aspires to green their facilities.

Published
2009

2. Back to Basics in a Millionaire's Town.

Author

KEATES, NANCY

Subjects
*BUILDING repair & the environment, *COST control, *LEADERSHIP in Energy & Environmental Design
Abstract

The article focuses on how architect Mary Ann Schickentanz renovated a cottage in the California tourist community of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The article notes that she paid $650,000 in 2012, had a total renovation cost of $450,000, and that she chose materials to meet the gold certification standards of LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Green Building Rating System). It also notes how she cut costs and also her most expensive mistake during the renovation.

Published
2014

3. An Advanced Course In Sustainable Design.

Author

Gregerson, John

Subjects
*BUSINESS schools, *LEADERSHIP in Energy & Environmental Design, *SUSTAINABLE building design & construction, *BUILDING repair & the environment, *CARBON offsetting, *ENERGY consumption of buildings, *SUSTAINABILITY, *HIGHER education, *UNIVERSITY & college design & construction, *SCHOOL building design & construction
Abstract

The article looks at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Business Instructional Building, which was built according to Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System Platinum standards. The university also commit that all construction or renovation projects to meet carbon neutrality and net-zero energy efficiency standards. Projects include a solar farm, heating and cooling (HVAC) system upgrades, and sustainability education programs.

Published
2012

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