Green Building Articles

Panelists at the Dow Jones Environmental Ventures conference in San Mateo, Calif., say LEED-certified buildings are valued higher than regular buildings, and are far more competitive than, say, solar is with coal.

by Michael Kanellos

12.17.07 Green Building 1

Research Spotlight

Green Building Primer: LEED Defined

LEED® stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is the "nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings" (USGBC Website) and has become the green building-industry standard for rating buildings. The first LEED program was established in 1998 and has since grown into nine separate rating systems for various types of construction. by Oka Tai-Lee

11.01.07 Solar 0

IN BRIEF: Suntech to Build Plants in U.S.; Biofuels, Drywall Get Cash

Chinese company says it will manufacture solar panels in the United States. Meantime, KiOR and Serious Materials close Series A and B, respectively.

by Rachel Barron

10.26.07 Solar 2

Solar Decathlon 2007: Recap, Analysis and Results

As with many other technologies that came before today's latest solar product offerings, including early Internet and telecommunications technologies, universities and national labs have always been at the forefront of research and development. Not only do the achievements of these institutions often become commercially viable product offerings, but these universities also fill demand for jobs in burgeoning industries like greentech. The Solar Decathlon, held in Washington, D.C. last week, is a prime example of top North American and European institutions showcasing their latest wares. Greentech Media attended the event and documented the new technologies on display. by Oka Tai-Lee

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IN BRIEF: Suntech to Build Plants in U.S.; Biofuels, Drywall Get Cash

Solar Decathlon 2007: Recap, Analysis and Results