Heidi Creighton
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440 articles
The social benefits of lowering carbon
LEED Fellow Heidi Creighton shares her thoughts on the interconnectedness of carbon, chemicals and our communities.
IRA update: Federal government works to decarbonize construction materials
USGBC's federal legislative director shares the latest IRA news for green builders.
Green outreach at historically Black colleges and universities advances equity goals
Programs at HBCUs seek to bring more students into green careers and increase diversity in the industry.
LEED warehouse and distribution center projects balance size and efficiency
Three recent projects demonstrate sustainability wins in a high-demand time for supply.
Perspectives on workforce development
Four USGBC partners share their thoughts on creating opportunities for more green professionals.
Resilience hubs foster community and cultivate equity year-round
Hubs don’t just help with disaster mitigation; they help communities expand resilience in all ways.
Greece in the era of resilience and climate change
LEED Fellow Charalampos Giannikopoulos shares his thoughts on how real estate developers should view their role in building a more resilient society.
Amazon’s Met Park: Broad sustainability strategies set a superlative example
Ambitious choices in materials, energy and water helped the first phase of the Virginia headquarters become the world’s largest LEED v4 BD+C Platinum...
Designing a more resilient Houston
LEED Fellow Rives Taylor delves into the complexities of mitigating climate change in southeast Texas.
Decarbonization: Proven solutions at greater speed and scale
USGBC will enable a much broader swath of the building industry to take immediate steps toward the goal of decarbonization.
LEED for Cities and Communities helps Sarasota County acquire funding to advance climate action
Leveraging grant applications and opportunities can depend on organized climate and environmental data.
California food bank tackles hunger with zero waste
Second Harvest of Orange County is the first food bank in the world to achieve TRUE certification.