
BOSTON, Mass. -- The Green Building Impact Report 2008, written by GreenerBuildings.com executive editor Rob Watson, looks at how the LEED standard has improved the environmental impact of buildings in the last six years -- and how much progress remains to be made.

BOSTON, Mass. -- A new study from McGraw-Hill Construction says the potential for continued growth in the green building market is huge and projects a possible tripling in the value of eco-friendly construction starts to reach as much as $140 billion.

BOISE, Idaho -- Outdoor outfitter The North Face is opening a new eco-friendly store in a historic, nearly 100-year-old building in Boise's Central Business District.

This new online book club created by the U.S. Green Building Council and Island Press offers books on green building for industry professionals. Recommended titles change every month.
Access to the site is free. USGBC members are eligible for discounts of as much as 40 percent per book as well as bulk purchase discounts.
Professionals who browse the site are encouraged to suggest titles and authors for consideration. Recommendations may be e-mailed to communications@islandpress.org.
For more information on GreenWorks and to browse its current offerings, visit
http://www.islandpress.org/usgbc
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