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Challenging All Comers

The Living Building ChallengeTM is the built environment's most rigorous performance standard. It calls for the creation of building projects at all scales that operate as cleanly, beautifully and efficiently as nature's architecture. To be certified under the Challenge, projects must meet a series of ambitious performance requirements, including net zero energy, waste and water, over a minimum of 12 months of continuous occupancy. Download the Living Building Challenge Standard 2.1 to learn more

Living Building Challenge News

Big Green Greenhouse Design Competition Winners Announced

Friday, May 17, 2013
The Big green Greenhouse Design Competition attracted submissions from around the world for a project to be located in Snohomish County, Washington.  SnoLeaf Branch Collaborative of Cascadia Green Building Council announced the top three winning designs at The International Living Future unConference in Seattle May 15th. 
 

Institute Honors Living Building Challenge Heroes

Friday, May 17, 2013
The International Living Future Institute™ announced last night the recipients of its 2013 Living Building Challenge™ Heroes Award.  The new Heroes were recognized at the Institute’s Big Bang Dinner, part of its annual Living Future unConference.
 

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