What is LEED? For a while now, terms like ‘green building’ and ‘LEED’ have been hogging the limelight in the media, especially as the noise around climate crisis gains momentum. So what exactly is a LEED certified building? How is it different from regular buildings? Let us find out… LEED is one of the most […]
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What is BREEAM? BREEAM was founded almost three decades back in the United Kingdom in 1990 by the Building Research Establishment (BRE), and it stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method. It is one of the most popular and internationally recognized green building rating systems in the world that sets standards and measures the
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First things first, you cannot become LEED certified unless you are a building! People often confuse LEED certification with LEED accreditation. Becoming LEED certified is a process for buildings. People become LEED accredited. If you are interested in becoming a LEED Green Associate, LEED AP, or WELL AP, GBRI is now offering 100% scholarships enabling
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We are almost headed towards the end of 2020 and are ready to welcome 2021. COVID-19 has certainly changed perspectives on many things in our lives including the way we work and learn. With the pandemic, times are tough for individuals and businesses. We are in this together and GBRI is here to support you.
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What is Green Building? With terms like climate change and sustainability being extensively used by the media across the globe, chances are you must have heard about green buildings too, and how they are trying to minimize the impact of the building sector on our environment. According to experts, the building and construction sector is
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In today’s time when almost every country is facing the impact of climate change and is taking measures in some form to combat it, terms like Energy Star and LEED have become quite popular. Both Energy Star and LEED are aimed at constructing buildings with minimum environmental impact by changing the way we design, build,
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It is a well-known fact that buildings have a massive environmental impact due to their huge carbon footprint. And apart from the environment, they affect the health of their inhabitants too. Right from the time of construction and throughout their lifecycle, buildings use a huge amount of our limited resources and generate a lot of
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The requirement of a 500-mile radius for “regional materials” has been reduced to 100 miles in the LEED v4 rating system. The primary intent behind this reduction is to encourage and incentivize the purchase of products and materials that support the local economy. For the MR Credits (multiple of them) – please follow these guidelines
Question: What exactly are LEED pilot credits? Answer: Pilot credits within the LEED framework are essentially proposed credits that serve as a testing ground for new, innovative sustainability strategies. Their primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of these strategies before potentially integrating them into the LEED consensus process, subject to the approval
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The unveiling of LEED v5 at Greenbuild 2023 marks a significant advancement in the field of sustainable building practices. This latest version aligns with the Paris Climate Accord’s 2030 and 2050 targets and addresses key areas such as equity, health, ecosystems, and resilience. Why LEED v5 Matters LEED v5 is not just an update; it’s
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