What is LEED? LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and it is a certification program for green building. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system that provides third-party verification that a particular building or complex was designed and constructed in a manner […]
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As the demand for green buildings and LEED-certified buildings has increased across the globe, so has the demand for LEED accredited professionals. Right from construction and design, to operations and facility management, LEED professionals are in great demand today. According to the Green Building Certification Institute, the organization that administers the LEED AP program, “the
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LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources
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LEED is one of the most popular green building certification programs worldwide designed by the U.S. Green Building Council. It provides third-party verification that a particular building or complex was designed and constructed keeping in mind the following parameters: Maximum energy savings Efficient use of water Reduced greenhouse gas emissions Healthier indoor air quality Increased
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Most people who are in some way associated with sustainable architecture must have heard of the terms LEED AP and WELL AP. While the former credential indicates that the professional has the knowledge and skills to facilitate the LEED certification process, the latter’s aim is to improve human health and well-being through the built environment.
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These are unprecedented times. Entire nations are under lockdown and people are forced to stay indoors to protect themselves and the rest from the deadly COVID-19. As uncertainty looms over the future, many universities and schools have started resorting to online lectures. As many of you know, GBRI has gone 100% online now with our
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#1- Attend an online event & appreciate the beauty of our Earth Get out of the indoor environment we spend 90% of our time in and experience the majesty of this pale blue dot on Earth Day. The site www.earthday.org will be doing a 24 hour live stream celebrating Earth Day this year due to
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We are presently living in a time when future looks uncertain. With coronavirus spreading across the world and no cure in sight as of now, we no longer know what the future has in store for mankind. Public gatherings have been banned, schools and universities are closed, businesses are shut, global economy is in shambles,
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Want to contribute in some way to help people working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic? You can now become a Telehealth Worker or a Community Health Worker by participating in an initiative called the Volunteer Surge, undertaken by The Global Impact Group in partnership with Rotary Districts and Clubs. Volunteer Surge is a
What is Coronavirus? These are testing times for humanity. The Coronavirus disease (COVID 19) has spread like wildfire across the world, killing over 16,000 people and infecting more than 421,000 (as of March 25, 2020). The outbreak initially started from an animal market in the city of Wuhan in China, but has enveloped the entire
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