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Is LEED Losing Its Edge?

"LEED Support Slips Again in Construction Industry", reports Environmental Leader:

Nearly 93 percent of design and construction professionals continue to endorse green building despite the recession, according to a new green building survey. The survey also finds that support for the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification slipped again in 2009, widening the gap between support for green construction and LEED certification.

The “Fourth Annual Green Building Study” (PDF) reveals that support for green construction has slipped slightly over the past three years — 96 percent of respondents supported green construction in 2007, 93.5 percent in 2008 and 92.3 percent in 2009. There was a more significant change in LEED support, falling 11 percent in 2008 and 4.7 percent in 2009, with 62 percent of respondents supporting LEED certification. In 2007, 77.4 percent of respondents supported LEED certification and 66.4 percent in 2008.

via www.environmentalleader.com

Creating a Blue/Green Vision in Copenhagen (via Ode Magazine)

UIA's "Sustainable by Design Strategy" for Copenhagen

The UIA (International Union of Architects) is launching its “Sustainable by Design Strategy” in Copenhagen. During COP15, UIA is organizing an Open Forum by the title ‘Sustainable by Design’ – featuring films, lectures, exhibitions, workshops and awards at the Copenhagen School of Architecture.

“Architecture must utilise holistic, integrative methods from the smallest scale up through that of city and regional planning, never forgetting that buildings, landscapes, the natural environment and infrastructures are all essential elements in creating a sustainable future. A careful and considerate design of forms, geometry and spatial strategies, married with the appropriate materials, equipment and functional distribution can reduce the use of resources, greenhouse gas emissions and overall environmental impact by 50% to 80%.”

via www.uia-architectes.org

Climate Change and Culture Shift?

FLYP is an amazing online/multimedia magazine. In this essay, Alan Stoga wonders about "Change We Don't Think We Can Afford".