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Even in Energy Saving Buildings, Not a Lot of Measuring Going On
Charlotte, NC's, new library uses more energy than expected because it has 50% more visitors and is used many more hours than designers anticipated. But the LEED Silver building didn't know it was still had energy savings of 28.5% over what a conventional building equivalent would use until somebody asked. Read More...
Going Green Gets Franchised by Marriott Hotels
When someone agrees to build and operate a Courtyard Hotel under the Marriott Hotel chain's franchise, they get a building plan that's guaranteed to provide the new hotel with a LEED rating. Read More...