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 […]
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 […]
We understand times are tough right now. Your health, safety and well being is of the utmost importance to us just as much as the planet. With the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak being felt more and more each day, secondary effect such as the shutting down of gatherings, schools, and businesses continue to put financial hardships […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. Now while the thought of studying at home sounds blissful (you can attend […]
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, […]
#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 […]