The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has published a comprehensive report on the environmental life cycle of delivering U.S. hardwood lumber into overseas markets. The case study of American hardwoods discusses putting LCA at the center of sustainable design.

When IDEA architects Paul Steinbrecher and Jeff Parfitt designed Chicago’s West Town Branch Library, they were required to ensure that it would certify as LEED silver. As construction proceeded, they found that they were able to exceed that goal and the project has earned LEED Gold status for Commercial Interiors.