Green Resource Library
The following third-party resources are not specific to the Green Building Initiative but are provided to you here for general information regarding green building.
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What Owners Need to Know
With so many choices, it is important for facility owners to have at least a nodding familiarity with the various building rating systems. This article takes a look at LEED, Green Globes, ENERGY STAR, and the Living Building Challenge, the most widely recognized building rating systems in the United States. Written by: By LAWRENCE (LARRY) CLARK, CEA, GGP, LEED AP O+M Sustainable Performance Solutions LLC, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Better Building Science for Better Results
Green Globes® for New Construction: Better Building Science for Better Results Written by: Donald Martin, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, GGP Stevan Vinci, CET, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, GGP Dan Prows, LEED AP, CSDP
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Energy Assessment & Building Energy Performance Options of Green Globes for New Construction
Energy Assessment & Building Energy Performance Options of Green Globes for New Construction Written by: Ravi Srinivasan is Assistant Professor of Low / Net Zero Energy buildings at the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction, University of Florida.
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A More Effective Approach to Selecting Materials & Resources
Green Globes® for New Construction: A More Effective Approach to Selecting Materials & Resources Written By: Jane M. Rohde, AIA, FIIDA, ACHA, AAHID LEED® AP and Green Globes® Assessor Principal, JSR Associates, Inc.
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Comparing Green Globes and LEED Rating Systems
A concise visual summary of the differences between Green Globes and LEED rating systems.