Sustainability
USGBC Platinum Partner, Nichols Talks the Talk & Walks the Walk
Founded in 1936, Nichols is one of the largest independently owned paper, packaging and sanitary supply distributors in the Great Lakes region. We are headquartered in Norton Shores, Michigan and…
Read MoreRise of Green Construction in Urban Areas
The demand for affordable rental housing continues to increase in U.S. cities, causing real estate developers to increase the production of housing units by up to 22 percent in some…
Read MoreWestern Michigan University Earns Statewide Title in LEED
On November 24, 2014 the USGBC West Michigan chapter was privileged to share in a LEED unveiling ceremony at Sangren Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University. But this…
Read MoreWMU Living Building Design Competition – Cash Prizes
The Office for Sustainability at Western Michigan University is hosting a collaborative student, community, and industry design challenge for multidisciplinary teams across southwest Michigan. The goal of the challenge is…
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