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How Do I Love You, Mr. Foster? Let Me Count the Buildings

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Shelby Builder

Norberto López Amado and Carlos Carcas’ documentary How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster?, currently playing in New York City, is a starry-eyed, unabashed love letter to one of the world’s leading starchitects. It’s also soulless hagiography. ArchitecturalRecord.com: Daily … Continue reading →

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White House Proposes New Green Buildings Program

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Shelby Builder

The White House has launched a package of proposals—including a new tax credit and grant competition among states and cities—that aim to make commercial buildings 20 percent more energy efficient over 10 years. ArchitecturalRecord.com: Daily Headlines

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LEED Gold Now Required for Federal Buildings

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Shelby Builder

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has upgraded its green building standards, requiring LEED Gold certification for all new federal construction and major renovations. ArchitecturalRecord.com: Daily Headlines

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