Articles Tagged “Existing Buildings”

  • Proposed Revisions to Energy Standard for Existing Buildings Open for Public Comment

    Proposed Revisions to Energy Standard for Existing Buildings Open for Public Comment

    by Heidi Schwartz on May 10, 2012 | No Comments

    The standard was first published in 1981, and the need for its requirements has grown as more attention is paid to improving energy in current building stock. Public input to the proposed changes is being sought from May 4 until June 18.

    Posted in Energy

  • LEED-Certified Existing Buildings Surpass New Construction

    LEED-Certified Existing Buildings Surpass New Construction

    by Heidi Schwartz on Dec 08, 2011 | No Comments

    In 2009, projects certified under LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M surpassed those certified under its new construction counterpart on an annual basis, a trend that continued in 2010 and 2011.

    Posted in Energy, Environment

  • Comments On Standard For Existing Buildings Sought

    Comments On Standard For Existing Buildings Sought

    by admin on Apr 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

    The need for the standard’s requirements has grown as more attention is paid to improving energy in the country’s current building stock. Public review is open until May 25, 2011.

    Posted in Energy, Environment