INFOGRAPHIC: How a Living Building Comes to Life

How a Living Building Comes to Life infographic

INFOGRAPHIC: LEED in Motion

This new infographic from USGBC illustrates the many facets of LEED and how the program encourages and implements green building initiatives. 

Happy Earth Day! (LINKS)

Happy Earth Day, readers!  Here's what's going on in the world of architecture in celebration of the most environmentally-friendly holiday of the year:


Earth Day Founder's "Living" Building Signals New Era of Sleek Sustainability


Earth Day Pictures:  Extreme Green Buildings


How Earth Day Got its Start


7 Jobs That Make the World a Better Place


10 Ideas That Can Change Our World (via Aecom)

Are you, your business or organization planning to make the world a greener place today?  

Tell us more about your sustainable efforts in the comments below.

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ECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP #3: Best Green Building Posts

 Happy #EcoMonday! 

Below are some recent "Eco-centric" articles and posts from around the web & Twitterverse:

LEED-Bashing:  Florida Dumps LEED Certification Over Lumber Certification 

Upgraded LEED V4 Version Demands Energy & Water Meters

Hong Kong Campus Earns Platinum LEED Certification

Walgreens Plans First Net-Zero Retail Store in U.S.

Community Attraction Aims to Be Washington State's First LEED-Gold Certified Museum

Breathable Facade Concept Pivots on Sunlight

Penn State Builds Green, Enhances Student Education

INFOGRAPHIC: 10 Green Ways to Improve Our Cities

If you're interested in improving the city in which you live, the following educational infographic from bestsociologyprograms.com is sure to provide some insight and inspiration. 

From adding green roofs and living wall systems (like this one) to overall waste-reduction and public transportation improvements, here are some enviro-friendly actions that are already being put into effect by cities all over the U.S. 

Having trouble viewing the infographic?  Click here for a larger version. 

Source: Best Sociology Programs

It's Easy Building Green: 3 Essential, Enviro-Conscious Architecture & Design Websites

If you're involved in the architectural or construction industry in any capacity, you're already aware of how important it is to your customers - and to your community - to build green.

Below are 3 environmentally conscious websites and blogs to watch and learn from - each as informative and awe-inspiring as the next.

INFOGRAPHIC: How Energy Efficient Buildings Work

The informative infographic featured below was created by "the integrated interior solution specialists," Spaceway.co.uk.  Take a look at some eco-friendly buildings and energy efficient building solutions!

The infographic below is also available HERE. 

INFOGRAPHIC: The Power of Aluminum

The following infographic illustrates the environmental benefits of aluminum 

and aluminum recycling: 

Infographic via Pinterest.