Archive and Content Search
Join Us On Social Media!
Tag Archives: U.S. Green Building Council
Maryland Bill Proposes Bird-Friendly Glass Adoption on State-Funded Buildings
A bill requiring newly built, acquired or renovated majority state-funded buildings to follow bird-friendly windows and shielded nighttime lighting standards is making its way through the Maryland General Assembly. The Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2023 states that buildings receiving … Continue reading
Posted in Featured News, News, Today's News
Tagged American Bird Conservancy, Bird Friendly Design Standards CB11, bird-friendly windows, birds, energy-efficient windows, Maryland General Assembly, Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2023, Migratory Local Wildlife Protection Act of 2022, Safe Skies Maryland, U.S. Green Building Council
Leave a comment
White House Seeks to Cut Federal Building Emissions 30% by 2030
If the White House gets its way, dynamic glass will play a major role in federal buildings of the future. According to the U.S. Green Building Council (GBC), buildings consume 70% of the electricity load in the country and half … Continue reading
YKK AP America Hires Stirling Morris as Sales Representative
YKK AP America, based in Austell, Ga., announced the appointment of Stirling Morris, CDT as a sales representative for the state of Arizona. Morris has more than 20 years of sales and leadership experience. He recently served as an architectural … Continue reading
Posted in News, People, Today's News
Tagged American Institute of Architects, CDT, Construction Specifications Institute, International Living Future Institute, National Organization of Minority Architects, new additions, Sierra Pacific Windows, U.S. Green Building Council, YKK, YKK AP
Leave a comment
Congressional Representatives Address Upcoming Green Building Policies
While many uncertainties surround what 2021 will bring, many feel certain that a Joe Biden presidency will bring a renewed focus on energy efficiency and climate concerns. To address what kinds of green building policies could be in store, the … Continue reading
Coalition of Manufacturers and Advocates Petitions for Energy Efficient Tax Incentives
In a letter addressed to Congress, a coalition of manufacturers, advocacy groups and trade associations petitioned national leaders to update and reinstate energy efficiency tax incentives which expired two years ago. Last week, the group, which includes window, air conditioner … Continue reading
