Once again after got hit by the 8.9 richter earthquake and tsunami, Japan proves to be the best-prepared country for its stringent building codes and warning systems.
If you are wondering whether your home is green enough or uncertain about how close you are, check out a new LEED self-scoring online tool for green buildings recently initiated by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Recently a non-profit organization called Architecture 2030 launched a new attempt in reducing 50% carbon emission resulting from building materials by 2030.
Jerry, one of the influential heading green building experts of the United States Green Building Council, predicts that this year market in green buildings will be expanding dramatically and will be projected to double its size in the future.