LEED certification

Maine Nixes LEED Certification for State Buildings

Governor Paul Lepage of Maine has banned the use of LEED certification in state buildings. Lloyd Alter at Treehugger says it's all about the timber industry.

21 December 2011 - 10:00am

Treehugger

Is the U.S. Green Building Council Too Powerful?

Architect Michael Liu asks, "Is it appropriate for a private fee-generating nongovernmental organization to assume what amounts to a regulatory role in the building industry?"

6 June 2011 - 1:00pm

ArchitectureBoston

Sustainable Pittsburgh

The public image of Pittsburgh is of a dirty, industrial city, but the city has been at the forefront of sustainability for some time.

17 March 2010 - 7:00am

Pittsburg Post-Gazette

Todd Litman

Parking Policy Reform More Important Than LEED Certification

Mon, 03/15/2010 - 08:05

Local governments are increasingly encouraging or even requiring LEED certification in new development, which is nice, but most continue to require generous minimum parking supply, which contradicts their goals.