Sentences with phrase «environmental design organization»

#LEED is the acronym for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design organization that certifies green building pros and buildings that comply with the standards.

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LaVeist was recognized for his ability to examine health disparities from a broad perspective; the innovative design of his study, «Exploring Health Disparities in Integrated Communities», which controls for confounding socioeconomic and environmental factors; and his work creating the Cultural Competency Organizational Assessment — 360, a tool for assessing the cultural competency of health care organizations.

The Cloud, Aerosol, and Complex Terrain Interactions (CACTI) experiment in the Sierras de Córdoba mountain range of north - central Argentina is designed to improve understanding of cloud life cycle and organization in relation to environmental conditions so that cumulus, microphysics, and aerosol parameterizations in multi-scale models can be improved.

Given this mission, one might assume that a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification (developed by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council, composed of 18,600 building - industry leaders and organizations, that is considered the standard - bearer of greenness) would be a given for Atrium.

The council, a nonprofit organization, administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design protocol, the country's principal rating system for green buildings.

GIFTTS Hotel of the Year Preferred Hotel Group November 2008 The award winning lodge was honored as «Hotel of the Year» for efforts in environmental design, its leadership role with the Institute at the Golden Gate and other environmental organizations, and its support of The Good Night Foundation.

Events designed to connect the local and regional community with the artists in residence may include an open studio of works in progress, outreaches by residents, and on - site activities / tours held in partnership with schools and arts and environmental organizations.

However the policies need to be homegrown and designed to help some really poor people, not promote membership in an USA based high brow environmental organization.

The Cloud, Aerosol, and Complex Terrain Interactions (CACTI) field campaign in the Sierras de Córdoba mountain range of north - central Argentina is designed to improve understanding of cloud life cycle and organization in relation to environmental conditions so that cumulus, microphysics, and aerosol parameterizations in multiscale models can be improved.

In 2001, Meridian staff designed and facilitated a two - day strategic planning retreat for Sinapu, an environmental organization working for the restoration and protection of carnivores in the Rocky Mountain region.

Published by CIRIA, the Construction Industry Research and Information Association - a not for profit UK organization which «manages collaborative research and produces information aimed at providing best practice solutions to industry problems» - the book is written by well known and respected environmental design leaders.

Apparently, in 2007 Natalie Portman «designed a line of vegan shoes for Te Casan (profits were donated to environmental organizations).»

She brings deep expertise in sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, program development and written communications.Deborah has helped to design and implement numerous successful cross-sector partnerships and new green initiatives, including the California Environmental Dialogue, Curb Your Carbon and the Institute at the Golden Gate.She has helped create lasting alliances among such organizations as Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy with companies such as Disney, Arco, Bank of America and Passport Resorts.You can follow her occasional tweet @GreenImpact or contact her directly at [email protected].

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System ™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, managed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization whose missionDesign (LEED) Green Building Rating System ™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, managed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization whose missiondesign, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, managed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization whose mission is to

Built through a partnership between the Brazilian environmental news agency O Eco and the media development organization Internews, InfoAmazonia is an interactive mapping platform that hosts richly designed maps about environmental topics in the Amazon.

Possible topics about pedagogy include: • Structuring statutory drafting courses • Simulation courses designed using mock legislatures or committees • Course linkages with real - world legislators and special interest organizations • Service learning or clinical opportunities for law students • Courses focused on law reform efforts • How to employ Plain - English principles in statutory and rule drafting • Theoretical perspectives on statutory drafting • Involving political realities in law school drafting courses • Teaching practical aspects of drafting that addresses theories and principles of statutory interpretation and construction Possible topics about practice include: • Unique challenges of drafting laws and / or regulations in specific areas such as criminal law, environmental, health law, etc. • Lawyering for non-profits, federal and state agencies, local governments, and other clients in frequent need of rule - drafting • Practicing in employment law, health law, environmental law, and other heavily regulated fields where private clients require rule and policy drafting • Non-legal drafting opportunities, such as sports league rules, industry trade group policies, and university rules Possible topics about politics include: • Political influences affecting legislative drafting • Direct democracy and the unique challenges of drafting initiatives and referenda • The implications of special interests driving drafting decisions • Polictics and its influence on legislative history • Lobbyists as legislative drafters.

Senior specialist on biodiversity and environmental studies with vast experience on data analysis, biodiversity assessments and teaching of biometry and research design, with acknowledged background in conducting evaluations and leading and coordinating diverse professional groups and in relations with governmental and non governmental organizations, local and international.

U.S. Green Building Council (USBGC)-- The USBGC, the leading organization for green building in the U.S., administers the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System ®.