Sustainability ratings systems are all the rage, with hundreds of versions out there addressing various aspects of building practices, industry standards, and beyond. But is this diffusion of good intentions really the most efficient way to “green” our world?
Two prominent creators of sustainable infrastructure rating systems have recently joined forces to capitalize on their joint expertise, avoid redundancy, and hopefully develop the most comprehensive sustainable infrastructure rating system available.
The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI), based in Washington, D.C., and the Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure, at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, launched the Envision™ Sustainable Infrastructure Rating System on April 3rd in D.C.. The new system’s goal is to create a holistic framework focusing on five key rating areas: Quality of Life, Resource Allocation, Natural World, Climate and Risk, and Leadership.
Gail Vittori, LEED AP BD+C, LEED FellowCo-DirectorCenter for Maximum Potential Building SystemsGBCI Board MemberYour vote in the USGBC Board of Directors election will help shape the future of our movement.Each year the USGBC member community has a spe…
Ashley KatzManager, CommunciationsU.S. Green Building CouncilUSGBC’s Leadership Awards have become synonymous with the organizations and individuals who signify vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green building design and construct…
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