What is LEED? LEED is the USGBC’s prestigious and globally recognized rating system that says to the world that, “this building is environmentally responsible to the internal (people in the building) and external environment (the planet). USGBC stands for U.S. Green Building Council, and they are the leaders in green building recognition. LEED stands for… more info
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The best light bulbs to buy
What are the best light bulbs to buy? June 6, 2017 Are you wondering, what are the best light bulbs to buy, or are you considered replacing your lights at home to save money on your power bill? If so, there are four main factors you need to consider when determining what the best replacement light… more info
What is LEED for Cities?
What is LEED for Cities? May 22, 2017 LEED for buildings is well-known and widely recognized as the shape of sustainable architecture to come; more than 1.85 million square feet of new or refurbished structures are certified every single day. But what is LEED for cities, and how does it affect the future of building… more info
LEED History
Looking Back: LEED History August 8, 2016 By Megan Rosa Sustainability Analyst Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) Buildings are responsible for enormous amounts of energy use and carbon dioxide emissions which calls for the demand of more sustainable working and living conditions. In this article, let’s take a look at LEED History and how it has… more info
A Big Earth Week in the Big Apple
Earth Week is always a busy time for Sustainable Investment Group (SIG), and 2017 was no exception. Here is a brief recap of our activities in New York, and what we did to help celebrate Earth Day and Earth Week with our clients. Earth Week in New York SIG’s, Asa Posner, spent his Earth Week supporting… more info
The USGBC
Although the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) was co-founded in 1993, it wasn’t until recently that the non-profit organization became well renowned. In fact, membership alone has increased immensely during the last few years. In addition, USGBC members are a diversified community of leaders from every walk of life. Likewise, each member contributes to improving… more info