Al thinks related to the USGCB, green rating systems discussions and the critiques of the Greenbuild conference and volunteer work for USGBC.

Synergies: Site Savvy

In recent blogs I’ve talked about the buildings systems and synergies, including the building enclosure working together with itself and with mechanical HVAC and power […]

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LEED and Yoga THREE: Systems Thinking

One of the most powerful changes in the suite of LEED rating systems is a move to systems thinking. From its origins defining specific sustainable […]

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LEED and Yoga TWO: Language

As previously mentioned, we’ve gained comfort in the beginner exercises LEED has presented to us, and now it is time to stretch a bit more. There […]

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LEED and Yoga ONE: Time for a Stretch

The newest version of the LEED rating system (LEED v4) has been out for use for a year and will become the only available version […]

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Greenbuild: There is work to be done!

Being with tens of thousands of my peeps is always healing, energizing and exciting. And it is challenging. I just returned from a few excellent […]

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Heading to Greenbuild

I’m lucky enough that part of my job description includes creating partnerships between DASNY and the USGBC, and I have been able to attend Greenbuild […]

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Promoting without polluting.

I was just part of a very nice little in-agency GO GREEN event to help staff understand their options regarding recycling, reuse, green building, greener […]

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Local impact or changing the world?

I’m going through a point in my professional career and personal passion when I am striving to have a local effect, and making some small […]

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perspectives

Written to the head of GreenTV: In trying to expand: Maybe you could provide clips/interviews exploring (truly exploring) the perspectives on LEED and other tools […]

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Love this assessment of Greenbuild trade show

This blog post which I saw on LinkedIn is right on the money regarding the vendor floor at Greenbuild. There is so much potential and […]

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