VDS Group – LEED Platinum certified Sustainable Denim factory

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Leading the industry in sustainable production, VDS Group is proud to introduce the world’s first ever V3 Platinum Green apparel manufacturing facility Vintage Denim Studio. The factory has received the highest rating in the history of LEED certification. Placing a …

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USGBC Houston: Build LEED. Build Green.

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US Green Building Council-Greater Houston Area Chapter is a cross-cultural 501-c3 organization dedicated to the construction of eco-friendly, energy-efficient homes, schools, buildings and neighborhoods. To accomplish this mission, we use the LEED certification process. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental …

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FRESH Grocery stores are LEED Certified

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FRESH was designed to be one of the most environmentally friendly structures in East Texas. We have received LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) from the US Green Building Council based on the scope of our sustainability efforts. …

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The Solaire – Living in Style – Manhattan’s LEED Certified Hi-Rise Residential Building

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Cities offer unique challenges to green builders. Manhattan’s pioneering Solaire is a shining example of what happens when those opportunities are enthusiastically embraced. This upscale multifamily dwelling recently won LEED Gold status, making it the first building of its kind …

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Old Faithful Visitor Education Center Earns LEED Certification

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Yellowstone National Park is renowned for its pristine beauty. When a building is constructed there, it should be done right. So when Yellowstone was building a new visitors’ center, their goal was certification by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental …

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Plano’s New Fire Station 12 Earns LEED Certification

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Discussion of how the new Fire Station 12 in Plano, TX was granted LEED certification for its green building standards.

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