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Philly’s Comcast Center Now Tallest U.S. LEED Building

Posted by Environmental Leader on 10/11/2009

At 58 stories, the Comcast Center in downtown Philadelphia has earned the title of tallest LEED certified building in the United States.The building recently earned LEED Gold status for its core and shell, reports Inhabitat.The building, which stands 975 feet tall, takes advantage of high perform ...

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Former Sears Tower May Sport World’s Tallest Green Roof

Posted by Environmental Leader on 03/11/2009

As the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere readies itself for a major energy efficiency overhaul, engineers have developed what may be the world’s tallest green roof.The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is spending about $200 million to $300 million to upgrade its ene ...

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Video: KAUST architecture exhibits sustainability in a changing climate

Posted by DeshRaj on 19/10/2009

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology at Thuwal in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia, is a pulsating specimen of unique eco-architecture. The campus design touts a gratifying blend of Islamic tradition and architectural modernity falling in line..

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Decades-old Annabelle Tower gets a green makeover

Posted by AditiJ on 26/09/2009

Annabelle Tower, a decades-old concrete slab apartment tower is one of the four sites that will benefit from Toronto mayor David Millers Tower Renewal program. The program will bring building upgrades, community reinvestment and greening...

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‘Green’ Buildings a Mixed Bag as Budgets Contract

Posted by Environmental Leader on 03/08/2009

While green renovations at high-profile office buildings are fetching higher occupancy and rental rates, green building projects at public utility agencies are being forced to scale back plans due to budget constraints. Both types of projects are still driving the need for accredited professional ...

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