In response to repeated requests for USGBC to establish a benchmark of Houston’ s progress in the adoption of green buildings practices, primarily via the prevalence of LEED projects, Angela Bejarano and I co-authored Greening Our City: Houston 2012 report on … [Read more...]
Clayton Library LEED Tour
On August 20, the City of Houston conducted tours of its LEED-Silver Certified Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research at 5300 Caroline Street. This was a wonderful opportunity to see one of the smaller LEED projects in town as well one earned from a … [Read more...]
Six Hines properties in Greenspoint Plaza achieve LEED Certification
"Hines is one of the most sustainable real estate companies in the world." I won't argue with that. Hines has been practicing green building for decades. Founder Gerald Hines was a Mechanical Engineer before he became a developer and the company believes … [Read more...]
City’s Green Building Tours
The City of Houston has monthly tours of LEED certified buildings in what has become one of the most effective and powerful green education tools offered locally. You will be guided by members of the design team and owner on a behind the scenes tour describing … [Read more...]