Green roofs are increasingly being installed on residential properties because of their ecological and aesthetic benefits, as well as their capacity to lengthen a roof’s life span.
Choice of materials and certification systems for building products continues to be contentious issues in sustainable design. Earlier this year, members of Congress criticized the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for proposed LEED standards that they
The LEED for Homes Awards recognize projects, developers, and homebuilders that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in residential green building.
