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Is actually isn’t easy being green, validating the theme of a certain puppet frog …

In fact, while any builder can claim their building is “green” just by including some recycled materials, there are certain standards and awards that designers, architects, and builders can strive for. If you’re truly aiming to live in a green building, look for those with LEED approval.

 LEED is the gold standard for green––its acronym stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A LEED certification comes from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which is an alliance of leaders––10,000 international membership organizations––from every aspect of the building industry who first gathered in the late 1990s to come up with a rating system for “green” buildings. Builders can build to the high standards Continue Reading »