Sentences with phrase «sustainable building certification»

The Living Building Challenge is an international sustainable building certification program created in 2006 by the non-profit International Living Future Institute.

Just as the eco-friendly movement a few years back gave rise to sustainable building certifications, the wellness trend surrounding various aspects of life today has given rise to certifications that promote the creation of spaces that are human - focused and improve health and overall wellbeing.

Not exact matches

If you're concerned about fertiliser and pesticide use, UTZ (who have recently merged with the Rainforest Alliance) has built sustainable productivity into their certification systems.

It builds upon other certification systems, such as the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil, and tackles some of the most challenging issues facing the palm oil sector, such as the destruction of high carbon stock forests and the abuse of the most vulnerable workers,» said Matthias Diemer, Chair of the Palm Oil Innovation Group.

Buildings that meet enough of the standards can become «WELL Certified», in much the same way that buildings can earn sustainable, eco-friendly certiBuildings that meet enough of the standards can become «WELL Certified», in much the same way that buildings can earn sustainable, eco-friendly certibuildings can earn sustainable, eco-friendly certification.

The prestige and social capital that comes from receiving the GLORES status can spur governments, much as «green building» certification has helped the adoption of sustainable practices in construction.

Why these Cacao Beans and Cacao Nibs lead all others on the world market in quality and certification: * Purchase of these nibs help to provide living wages to farmers, build sustainable villages and provide quality of life for the farmers.

Created by award - winning Singaporean architects WOHA, it is the first resort in Bali built from the ground up to achieve the «Green Globe Building, Planning and Design» certification, which stands for the highest levels of environmentally sustainable design.

And in 2013, Fazenda São Lourenço was the third farm in Brazil to achieve compliance with the Sustainable Agriculture Network Climate Module, which builds upon the sustainable farming practices at the core of Rainforest Alliance cerSustainable Agriculture Network Climate Module, which builds upon the sustainable farming practices at the core of Rainforest Alliance cersustainable farming practices at the core of Rainforest Alliance certification.

Entities or individuals interested in green building techniques are encouraged to use the resources provided by the certification program as a starting point in the effort to construct more sustainable buildings.

The Karuna House seeks Passive House, Minergie - P - ECO and LEED for Homes Platinum certification, so our task was to build a high performance exterior door made of sustainable materials.

Whether you're pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Globes, or the U.S. Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings, ENERGY STAR certification will ensure your building uses less energy and leaves a smaller carbon footprint.

Some of his suggestions for local planning initiatives include: Preserve wetlands by passing local wetlands protection laws; maintain biodiversity in the Hudson Valley by protecting sensitive lands through land acquisition; refrain from building in flood plains; require all new building to be «green» and sustainable and, ideally, change local building codes to require LEED certification; switch all public and government buildings to energy suppliers that provide wind and solar options as alternatives; implement smart growth communities by keeping construction in areas that are already developed thus preserving green corridors; and support cap - and - trade laws to decrease CO2 levels.

Architecture 2030 is listed in the top three organizations for «sustainability qualifications and certifications for projects / buildings», and in the top five as «sustainable design organizational role models».

In Alabama, Governor Robert Bentley signed Executive Order 39 on April 11, 2013, stating, «any new or expanded state building that incorporates «green building standards must give certification credits equally to forest products grown, manufactured, and certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the American Tree Farm System, and the Forest Stewardship Council...»

Actual build cost # 1,022 per sqm excluding preliminaries, externals and fees Passive house certification: Certified Space heating demand (PHPP): 14 kWh / m2 / yr Heat load (PHPP): 9 W / m2 Primary energy demand (PHPP): 108 kWh / m2 / yr Environmental assessment method: Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 Other standards & awards: The houses also deliver against the Homes and Communities Agency's housing quality indicators, while complying with the Joseph Rowntree Lifetime Homes standard and achieving 14 points under CABE's Building for Life standard.

Sustainable building practices were employed throughout the design process and the project is seeking LEED Platinum certification status.

In fact, since 2000, the U.S. government has had 310 buildings certified as high - performing examples of sustainable architecture under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, and 3,500 more federal buildings are pursuing certification.

Lofty thought it may seem, that's the goal that the Living Building Challenge has been working towards with their initiative, which is much more than a certification program for sustainable buildings — it's also a philosophy, an advocacy tool and a support network.

The program sets the standard for sustainable design and construction in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, so through certification, the Passive House in the Woods will be documented as a leader in green building.

According to Ken Hydes, chair of the World Green Building Council, «The LEED Gold certification of the HSBC Tower in Mexico City represents a major milestone in the development of sustainable office buildings in Mexico and throughout the Latin America region.»

2000: The City of Seattle adopted its Sustainable Building Policy requiring new city buildings to attain a Silver LEED ™ certification rating.

As a LEED Accredited Professional - Manage a corporate energy green building and sustainable design program for a major corporation for 1) upgrading their existing buildings to meet LEED Certification Standards, and 2) dev...

I have received a Green certification, relating to sustainable building practices.

Jody has earned two advanced certifications relating to green and sustainable building practices.

It's earned Emerald status under the ICC 700 National Green Building Standards (the highest of the four levels bestowed by NGBS), a third - party verified certification program that ensures structures are energy efficient, sustainable, and healthy for inhabitants.

The U.S. Green Building Council even has a special LEED certification for sustainable tenant buildouts under which tenants get points for reuse of existing improvements.

To reinforce its commitment to environmental sustainability, NAR hopes to qualify the building for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification, says Iris Amdur of Natural Logic, in Washington, D.C. Amdur, a sustainable design specialist, LEED ™ Accredited Professional, and former REALTOR, is assisting NAR in meeting the requirements of this prestigious standard created by the U.S. Green Building building for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification, says Iris Amdur of Natural Logic, in Washington, D.C. Amdur, a sustainable design specialist, LEED ™ Accredited Professional, and former REALTOR, is assisting NAR in meeting the requirements of this prestigious standard created by the U.S. Green Building Building Council.

Moving beyond green building certifications to create innovative, regenerative residential communities of green, biophilic, sustainable and healthy design — that will produce their own healthy food and renewable energy, clean the air, recycle their water, and be net positive for people and the planet.

DeVry's office was renovated using sustainable building practices and the company is applying to the U.S. Green Building Council for LEED Gold level certifbuilding practices and the company is applying to the U.S. Green Building Council for LEED Gold level certifBuilding Council for LEED Gold level certification.

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building rating system is a certification program for the design, construction and operation of high performance sustainable buildings and developments.

Located on a 22 - acre campus along the Norwalk River, Merritt 7 Corporate Park includes sustainable design features and has earned LEED EB certification from the U.S. Green Building Council at five of its six buildings.