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LEED Certified Hector P Garcia Middle School
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A brief overview of Dallas Independent School District’s Hector P Garcia Middle School designed by Perkins+Will. The LEED® Certified building is situated to maximize north daylighting, while limiting solar exposure on the east and west facades. The school’s architectural design …
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Net-Zero Home in Chicago – LEED Platinum
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In 2011, Jacek Helenowski completed The Helenowski Residence, a net-zero house in Chicago. It has achieved the highest LEED Score in the country with a score of 119 points and is certified LEED Platinum and Energy Star rated. The Chicago …
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Maximizing HERS Rating for LEED Homes
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Texas Home sets new standard for energy efficiency and green construction The award-winning Montgomery Farm conservation development now has the first LEED Gold certified home in Collin County and one of the most energy efficient homes in the nation. The …
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Sure-Weld TPO Roofing Systems
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Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is the fastest-growing segment of the commercial roofing industry, and Carlisle is the leading supplier of this type of roofing material. Carlisle’s white and tan Sure-Weld® TPO membranes are ENERGY STAR®-rated and Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)-certified, …
The Mosaic Building – Working Towards LEED Certification
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Video highlighting the building of the Mosaic Building in pursuing LEED certification
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Challenges of LEED Certification: Miami Beach Dream Home
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Becky and Tom of Weber Studios talk in much more detail about LEED Certification for the Miami Beach Dream Home. They delve into the challenges encountered while trying to get a LEED certification for home. They describe that the ultimate …
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