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    Industry News

    USGBC Announces Public Comment Open for LEED v5

    BUILDINGS Editorial Staff
    April 8, 2024
    Next iteration of the LEED green building rating system will drive deep decarbonization, quality of life improvements and ecological conservation and restoration.
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    Waste management is an important part of embracing the circular economy.
    Resiliency & Sustainability

    Common-Sense Approaches for Sustainable Waste Management

    Nicolle Portilla
    April 17, 2023
    Facilities managers and management companies are the first line of defense when it comes to implementing sustainable waste management practices.
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    The Serena Williams Building is the largest structure at Nike World Headquarters at more than 1 million square feet, and built for a workforce of nearly 3,000.
    Case Studies

    Nike’s New Serena Williams Building Wins LEED Platinum

    Robert Nieminen
    March 24, 2023
    The new 1 million-square-foot headquarters pays homage to the global sports brand’s heritage while dominating the sustainability game at an urban scale.
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    Podcast

    Inside WELL's New Health-Safety Rating

    Janelle Penny
    Oct. 22, 2020
    What is the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and why are organizations like the New York Yankees earning it? Rachel Gutter, president of the International WELL Building Institute...
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    Fire & Life Safety

    How Building Materials Turn Toxic During a Fire

    Sarah Kloepple
    Nov. 22, 2019
    As wildfire season continues in California, it’s important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being...
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    Fire & Life Safety

    How Building Materials Turn Toxic During a Fire

    Sarah Kloepple
    Nov. 22, 2019
    As wildfire season continues in California, it’s important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being...