Donald G. Posson, P.E., CIPE, LEED 2.0 Accredited Professional, Engineering Design Principal, Kling, Philadelphia
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The Greening of the FDA
Until now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's laboratories and offices have been far-flung and fragmented, to say the least. The FDA currently occupies space in more than 40 different buildings in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. To make matters worse, many of these facilities are in leased spaces that are not ideally suited for their occupancy and use.
Green: A State of Mind
Just about every building project these days is looking at green building products and systems. But it can be difficult to evaluate and determine just how "green" a product really is, or what is a green product for that matter. While the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system has, in general, helped familiarize many engineers with the co...