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LEED was created to define "green building" by establishing a common standard of measurement; promote integrated, whole-building design practices; recognize environmental leadership in the building industry; stimulate green competition; raise consumer awareness of green building benefits and transform the building market. There are four levels of certification: Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum.Â


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ABB Drives and Motors - ABB Drives Ease LEED Certification
A systemic way of engaging construction... (read more)
AIRGUARD - New MERV 13 2
The NEW DP-Green13 meets LEED/Green requirements, is "extremely user friendly" and upgrades with no system modifications. DP-Green13 is attractive to commercial properties and to those seeking energy... (read more)
Purolator - Introducing a New MERV 13 Pleated Panel Filter
The NEW PURO-Green13 meets LEED/Green requirements, is "extremely user friendly" and upgrades are possible with no system modifications. PURO-Green13 is attractive to commercial properties and those... (read more)
U.S. CAD - US CAD to offer Autodesk NavisWorks in Western US
U.S. CAD will sell Autodesk's NavisWorks software solutions throughout the Western region. NavisWorks is a set of widely used software solutions that enable project design and building professionals... (read more)
Purolator - DOMINATORâ„¢ High Efficiency Rigid Cell Filter
PUROLATOR's DOMINATOR™ high efficiency rigid cell extended surface filter is a perfect sustainable component for your next LEED/Green Building initiative. The DOMINATOR™, is a MERV 11, 14... (read more)
 

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It can be difficult for home buyers to define what green actually means. Â One way to shorten the learning curve is to get involved with a green building program, such as Earth... (Read More)
The famous words of Ciero during the 1st century BC, â Non nobis solum nati sumus,â are a fitting slogan for energy efficient green commercial buildings. Translated, the Roman statesman... (Read More)
Air leakage, or "infiltration" in building terms, is a major source of unwanted heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter. Window and door openings are the most common locations of... (Read More)
According to available statistics, electric lighting accounts for between 20 and 50% of a buildingâ s energy use, from which we can deduce that lighting accounts for between 11 and 25% of all... (Read More)
The suite of energy bills passed by the 2007 Legislature has significant ramifications for green building in Oregon. The changes made to the Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC) are substantial. The BETC... (Read More)