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. 

ECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP #5: Best Green Building Posts

Get ready for another round of recently-published, "Eco-centric" articles and posts in celebration of this week's #EcoMonday:

Minneapolis to build 100 green homes on city's North Side 

What’s Good for the Environment Can Be Good for Business 

GREEN: The new gold in real estate  

O’Hare Airport's Vertical Aeroponic Garden Takes Flight 

Demand Rises For Sustainable And Safe Structures

Green building methods for hospitals in the UAE

Franklin Institute Undergoes Addition, Retrofit Project 

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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

ECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP #2: Best Green Building Posts

 Happy #EcoMonday! 

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

SKECHERS Distribution Center Certified as Largest LEED Gold Building in the United States

Green Building Movement Gaining Momentum in New York

Steve Scauzillo: Sacrificing aesthetics, comfort for greener buildings

San Diego Awarded LEED Gold

Illinois Is National Leader In Green Initiatives, Jobs

Ohio Hospital Grows First Green Roof

Efficient Wisconsin Clinic Earns LEED

ECO-MONDAY ROUND-UP: Best Green Building Posts

The term "EcoMonday" originated on Twitter about 4 years ago to encourage users to follow other users who were actively involved in the green community.  Since then, the EcoMonday hashtag (i.e. #EcoMonday) has been included in tweets each and every Monday, that reference environmentally friendly blogs, websites, organizations and ideas.

So, in celebration of this week's #EcoMonday, we've chosen to spotlight the best green building posts from around the web.

Check out the links below to see what's going on in green building now:

CT among worst 2012 LEED states | HartfordBusiness.com 

LEED Certified Buildings: Top 10 States in 2012 | Green-Buildings.com

USGBC Announces 2012 Best of Green Schools List 

Sustainability in the 2013 AIA Honor Awards - Award Winners

LEED Green Associate Exam: No Eligibility Requirement | Green-Buildings.com

Biological Concrete for Living Façades

Ambius' Beautiful Green Wall at Queens University of Charlotte Features a Double-Helix Design 

Bosco Verticale, The World's First Vertical Forest, Nears Completion in Milan

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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.