Education Posts
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance
LEED Operations and Maintenance (O+M) recognizes existing buildings' sustainability strategies and reduced contributions to climate change. The latest version (LEED v4.1) is simpler + faster to obtain certification than v4, which is going obsolete.
Decarbonizing Industrial Buildings – a Sustainability Guide for Real Estate Developers
Real estate developers are making commitments to net-zero and carbon neutral but many don't know how they’ll get there. GAIA's Decarbonizing Industrial Buildings: A Guide for Real Estate Developers uses proven strategies to reduce emissions across building portfolios, at scale. Topics include energy efficiency, low-carbon materials, solar options, government regulations, and ESG reporting.
Sustainable Industrial Development: Benefits Of LEED Volume For Net-Zero And ESG Goals
More companies are certifying projects with LEED for both new construction and existing buildings. Pressure to disclose and reduce greenhouse gas emissions up and down supply chains has companies rushing to collect and report historical data while setting net-zero energy and carbon neutrality targets.