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Article: Smart growth, New Urbanism and green building: working to change the way we think about developing our communities.
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- Environmental Design & Construction
- Article date:
- July 1, 2007
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BEYOND BUILDINGS
The shift to green building and the LEED Green Building Rating System began with commercial office buildings, as owners and employers learned about the tremendous benefits to their employees, the environment, and their bottom line. Now, buildings as diverse as elementary schools, grocery stores, police stations, and hospitals have embraced green design. The definition of "green building" is expanding as well--it isn't just about buildings anymore. Cities such as Seattle, Portland, Oregon and Chicago have put green building on the map and are driving green innovation by adopting and adapting the LEED rating system as a central element in their ...