Heather M. Benjamin

Writer, editor, and fanatical checklist-completer. Associate director of editorial content @USGBC. Opinions are my own.

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The fall issue of @USGBC+ is now live! Explore stories from green building leaders who are creating the buildings and communities that model a commitment to global #netzero achievements. https://t.co/fsMRl9wb9W

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30 all year! Not me, USGBC. In 1993, @USGBC was co-founded and launched a new era of green building. Three decades later, we’re celebrating better buildings. #USGBC30

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Jobs in solar energy are growing, according to a recent report by @IRECUSA. Learn more and explore green career resources @USGBC: https://t.co/3e3mYRxDYo

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For summer, @USGBC+ shares some fantastic examples of biodiverse, sustainable sites. Take a look at inspiring projects that use #LEED and @SITEScertified strategies to bring buildings and outdoor spaces into harmony: https://t.co/fsMRl9vDko

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Another one spotted! This past weekend, I found a #LEED plaque at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park visitor center. @USGBC @NCparks

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In this @USGBC+ article by @rinadianewrites, learn how two #LEED professionals steer initiatives that could impact the climate future of their communities. https://t.co/N8FdqmWhI2

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Enjoyed a tour of the @DPRConstruction facility in Durham this evening with @USGBCcarolinas, @gensler_design and @AIA_Triangle. The team is working toward #LEED and WELL certification, plus #netzero energy.

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This was one of my favorite @VAStateParks visits!

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#Shenandoah River State Park's LEED-certified visitor center was featured in this article: https://t.co/giVVYMeMFo

#LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of #sustainability achievement. Visit to learn more! Photo credit to Heather Benjamin/@USGBC #vastateparks

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While you're enjoying the outdoors this summer, visit local and national parks with #LEED-certified facilities! https://t.co/JLLt0zkts3 @USGBC

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The NYSE welcomes the U.S. Green Building in celebration of its 30th anniversary of founding. @USGBC https://t.co/bWq34brVk6

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Enjoy @Farah_Arch's profile of #LEED Fellow Esteban Martinez Lozada in @USGBC+!

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Check out my contribution to the latest issue of USGBC+, a feature on newly appointed LEED Fellow Esteban Martinez, based in Colombia!

As a green building journalist, I have the opportunity to connect with and learn from the caree…https://t.co/B88875kxkX https://t.co/EMa86HmvIW

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In this @USGBC+ article by @smallspace, read how designers of a #LEED government building in Kansas discover a simple fix that ensures all occupants enjoy clean air. https://t.co/stUl0FrKkX

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Member experts in the @USGBC community help build the pipeline of sustainability professionals: Read in this article by @APstyle about three members who are #LEED Fellows and USGBC Faculty: https://t.co/a762GYEvvQ

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Growing #DEI in the green building community involves many aspects that deserve our attention. Explore an overview of how members of the USGBC community are addressing them in our spring @USGBC+ issue. https://t.co/7DHneIFVvI

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Shared a few quick tips recently on the blog for @ACESEditors on #editing articles for multiple audiences. Tip 1: Cater your treatment of industry terminology to the customer's expertise level. https://t.co/Dza1dOo6yY

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#LEED credential holders and @USGBC Faculty make up a diverse community of professionals who share their knowledge through teaching and by example. Read some of their stories in the spring issue of USGBC+: https://t.co/fsMRl9vDko

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In @USGBC+, learn how farms using @TRUEcertified employ responsible organics management techniques like composting and anaerobic digestion. #DecarbonizationWithUSGBC https://t.co/yD0r8Ir0I8

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Katie Rothenberg, vice president, ESG at @AvalonBay and #LEED Fellow, shares her sustainability journey with @USGBC+. #ESGwithUSGBC https://t.co/Li9vhxYlos

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In our @USGBC+ Milestones column, we share @stjohnprop's achievement of 100 #LEED certifications. The company leads the D.C. region in commercial projects. https://t.co/0Uk8w7rBl6

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Learn how companies like @CP_News and @Mastercard are implementing zero waste at scale with @TRUEcertified portfolios: https://t.co/3tfiKeP14y