U.S. Green Building Council

Category: News Press Release

U.S. Green Building Council

Published: July 28, 2023

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Keywords: green buildings | green building benefits | green building cost savings | green building LEED certification | sustainable architecture | sustainable construction | sustainable development | innovative design | award-winning architecture | LEED Gold standards | U.S. Green Building Council | Architectural Record | Construction Dive

This is a news press release for the week of July 16 - 23, 2023. Here are some of the breakout and trending news from the architecture and construction science industry:

• New study finds that green buildings can save businesses money. A new study by the U.S. Green Building Council found that green buildings can save businesses an average of $17.40 per square foot over the course of their lifespan. The study also found that green buildings can improve employee productivity and reduce absenteeism.

• Architectural firm wins award for innovative design. A California-based architectural firm has won an award for its innovative design of a new school building. The building features a number of sustainable features, including a green roof, solar panels, and rainwater harvesting.

• Construction company breaks ground on new sustainable development. A major construction company has broken ground on a new sustainable development in downtown Los Angeles. The development will feature a mix of residential, commercial, and retail space, all of which will be designed to meet LEED Gold standards.

These are just a few of the most important news stories from the architecture and construction science industry in the past week. 

For more information, please visit the following websites:

U.S. Green Building Council: https://www.usgbc.org/

Architectural Record: https://www.architecturalrecord.com/

Construction Dive: https://www.constructiondive.com/

Thank you for reading!