LEED Blog
The Joy of Xeriscaping
The Weekly building doesn't have a whole lot of Seaside soil to work with—just a few narrow strips edging the entrance and downstairs atriums. That's ...
LEED Transportation Survey Reinvents the Wheel
Almost 40 percent of folks who work at the Weekly building commute in some way other than driving alone. But for top LEED points, we can do better.
CSUMB Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
The 2012 edition of **The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges** has named CSU-Monterey Bay as one of the most eco-friendly in the U.S. and Canada.
On Flying Ants and Other Pests
What LEED's integrated pest management rules mean for intruding weeds, rats and winged menaces.
Victory Toyota Breaks Ground on LEED Certification Project
Seaside’s Victory Toyota-Scion car dealership is the most recent addition to the area’s growing list of registered LEED-certified buildings. Peter Blackstock, the auto dealership owner, ...
Portola Hotel & Spa's Silver Lining
Times Roman Numeral is the greenest font, and other lessons from Portola's LEED adventures.
My 1500-Watt No-No
Programmable thermostats are the latest upgrade in the Weekly's quest for LEED Platinum certification.
Daylighting (Or, Why You Should Go For a Walk)
Tell it to your boss: Sunshine and fresh air are good for business.
Potty Training
The Weekly's quest for LEED Platinum honors lands a new toilet with a snort-worthy name.
Garbage Reckoning
When it comes to recycling, the tenants of 668 Williams Ave. have a lot of room for improvement.
The Elusive LEED Superlative
So far, there aren't any registered LEED Platinum certifications for existing buildings in the Monterey Bay Area. The *Weekly* is hoping to claim that honor.
The Weekly Goes for Platinum
Monterey County Weekly starts the process of earning a LEED-EB Platinum certification.
