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LEED Registration And Certification Prices Increase

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced a price increase for registration and certification for some of the LEED rating systems and versions. Effective May 1st, 2023, the price increase is the first since 2016 and a 12%…

Olga PleskatsevichMarch 24, 2023

Lopa Khanna received WELL Performance Testing Award

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) recently announced the winners of the 2022 IWBI Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations that are leading the way in creating people-first places in buildings, organizations, and communities. Among the winners was Lopa…

Olga PleskatsevichMarch 20, 2023

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Technology Can’t Do All the Heavy Lifting to Achieve Clean Energy

Energy demand is growing with the worldwide population, which recently crossed eight billion people. The increased power consumption has led to higher emissions and more problems for the planet. Global warming is a clear and present danger to society, but what…

Rose MorrisonMarch 14, 2023

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Understanding all the “Green” Lingo”

Global warming has harmed the planet in ways people, animals, and cities are already beginning to experience. Rising ocean temperatures, deforestation and more powerful hurricanes have caused many to think about what they can do to help to curb the…

Rose MorrisonDecember 1, 2022

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Despite the Growth of ESG Reporting, How Can We Make It More Standardized?

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting is crucial to building a more sustainable, and socially responsible future, but it requires cohesive standardization to maximize its positive impact. Investors and consumers alike are pushing for companies to push forward ESG initiatives.…

Rose MorrisonJune 28, 2022

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Interview with Alessandro, Founder & President

Founder and President, Alessandro Bisagni, LEED Fellow, WELL Faculty, CEnv and pioneer in sustainable architecture, recently shared his thoughts regarding the Built Environment in an interview with Italian journalist, Salvatore Giannella. BEE has been helping buildings globally improve their performance…

Dominica DrazalMay 23, 2022

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Energy Efficiency and Design in Hospitality

The shift towards Conscious Consumerism across multiple verticals has resulted in consumers worldwide using their purchasing power to go green. Adopting Green Building and Energy Efficiency solutions is especially relevant in the hospitality industry as it impacts the environment through…

Dominica DrazalApril 18, 2022

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How is the Fashion Sustainability Act Related to Construction?

The conversation surrounding sustainability has gone global: consumers everywhere are making small but impactful lifestyle changes to reduce waste, slow climate change, and protect the natural environment and its species for posterity. However, time is short, which means that holding…

Rose MorrisonMarch 22, 2022

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BEE Featured in USGBC’s Latest “LEED in Motion: Retail” Report

The U.S. Green Building Council has released a newly updated LEED in Motion: Retail report, showing the prevalence of LEED certification in retail spaces around the world. LEED is used in more than 12,500 retail locations globally, allowing major brands…

AlessandroSeptember 16, 2019

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Jakarta residents to sue government over severe air pollution

Tired of breathing in some of the world’s filthiest air, a group of activists and environmentalists in Jakarta has decided to sue the Indonesian government to take action. This might be the fire that is needed in Indonesia to help…

Mark BawtreeJuly 5, 2019