16 companies save $20 million through LEED certification retrofit; payback in 12 months

There has been a surge of hype about the so-called green premium, a bonus on valuation of a business, product or service because of its eco-friendly characteristics. According to The McKinsey Quarterly, “market research indicates that many consumers would pay up to 10 percent more for clean energy, and a surprising number say they would pay more than 10 percent”. Read more

Green Building

Professional and aspiring architects, product developers and other innovators are invited to submit entries to the third annual Lifecycle Building Challenge, a competition that seeks the best designs for structures and products that minimize waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions and maximize reuse of materials. Read more