Green Building

Two Green Roofs Going Up in Times Square

The InterContinental New York Times Square will be the largest new hotel to get LEED-certified.

Skilled green workers in the construction industry in demand, but there are too few people with those skills.

These are some of the features in the American Institute of Architects' top green buildings this year.

30 percent of construction will be energy efficient by 2020, which will also develop new industries.

The persistent barrier of upfront costs for green features is diminishing; customers view green as higher quality.

The executive order moves all state buildings toward zero net energy.

The company is the smallest to receive LEED Platinum and one of just seven manufacturers.

When all kinds of building types are included, there are 137,000 LEED buildings worldwide.

PNC Financial branches generate almost $500,000 more per employee when they're LEED-certified.

Compliance with energy efficiency codes is very close to 100%.