GreenBuild Blog

European Green Buildings Have a Lot to Teach Us

Saturday, January 31, 2009

“As the building industry searches for the next big thing, the likelihood increases that builders, developers, architects and engineers will continue pushing the boundaries of what constitutes sustainable design ? and they may look to Europeans for leadership. That is the view of Jerry Yudelson, a sustainability expert. Yudelson said increased demand for sustainable buildings will ‘drive design and construction toward European approaches and toward integrated design.’”

New NAED Green Building White Paper, Free Executive Summary

Friday, January 23, 2009

Our new white paper written for the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is entitled “Green Goes Mainstream: How to Profit from Green Market Opportunities.” A free executive summary is offered via this website.

Yudelson Book Named Among Ten Best Architecture Books of 2008

Friday, January 23, 2009

In the widely circulated newsletter ArchNewsNow.com, reviewer Norm Weinstein named Jerry’s book, “Marketing Green Building Services” as one of the ten best architecture books of 2008. This book is really an important guide to finding new business in the rapidly growing green marketplace.

Video: How Will Obama Impact Green Building?

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Jerry Yudelson predicts the Obama administration will lead government into becoming a major player in the promotion of Green Building. By enacting regulations favoring green building, providing incentives to the private sector, and encouraging green projects by state and local governments, the new administration will help Green Building to become a permanent part of the landscape.

“Toy Story” and Sustainability

Monday, January 19, 2009

Last year, there was a furor over lead paint in some children’s toys from China. In response, Congress passed a law requiring extensive testing of all products aimed at children. The law of unintended consequences reared its ugly head. Find out why this situation shows companies the need to be proactive in their sustainability programs.

Business Guide to Low Carbon Economy Shows How to Green Existing Buildings and Businesses

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Businesses engaged in green building and sustainability efforts need to get their hands on this amazing resource from The Climate Group and the international engineering firm, Arup.

Politicians love green buildings

Friday, January 16, 2009

The large international development firm Hines demonstrates once again, “doing well by doing good,” in committing to LEED Platinum and getting extra height for a new office building on San Francisco’s waterfront.

Green Building To Rocket in 2009! Top Ten Trends

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

On top of a growth of more than 80 percent in new LEED projects, there are a number of sectors such as retail, hotel and health care that are likely to join the green building revolution in 2009. See all of my 2009 predictions!