Phasing Out Fluorescent Lighting Shaping the future with LED Retrofit: California’s Bold Step towards Energy Efficient Lighting Solutions Written by Angelina Zou, LEED AP Sustainability Coordinator Fluorescent lighting is being phased out of California through AB8802, which bans the sale of replacement fluorescent lamps. Some bans start as soon as January 1, 2024, with most …
The Embodied Carbon Opportunity of Adaptive Reuse Using EC3 to quantify the Carbon Story of The Exchange Written by: Melissa Lopez and Surabhi Khanderia In a recent groundbreaking development, the announcement of CalGreen’s mandatory implementation of life cycle assessments for all buildings surpassing 50,000 square feet, effective from 2024, has sent ripples of anticipation throughout …
JUST Label Leading Edge has proudly achieved the Just Label, highlighting our commitment to fostering social justice, equity, and transparency within our organization. Written by Sara Hickman, LEED AP, WELL AP, EcoDistricts AP Senior Vice President, ESG Lead As we navigate company growth, it becomes imperative to strengthen our internal policies, benefits, and efforts in …
The Politics of ESG ESG has experienced tremendous growth over the past 5 years which is exciting to many, however perceived as threatening by others. This article maps the landscape of ESG in concept, outlines political arguments, summarizes recently passed bills nationally and will leave you with 5 key takeaways to support a meaningful dialogue …
Circular Economy Blog Series #2 by Surabhi Khanderia | Original article on the USGBC-LA blog Written by Surabhi KhanderiaSustainability Design Manager, LEED GA. Buildings as Material Banks Architecture tells a story, of who we were and who we are. Preservation helps us keep these stories close to our hearts. In these timeless structures, we find a sense …
Circular Economy Blog Series #1 by Surabhi Khanderia | Original article on the USGBC-LA blog Through this blog series, we’ve learned about activating the circular economy in building operations and how the TRUE waste certification framework can help facilitate this transition. Written by Surabhi KhanderiaSustainability Design Manager, LEED GA. What is a designer’s role in this transition …
