@HMBenjamin1

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

 Raleigh, NC
Joined July 2017
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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. usgbc.org/usgbc-plus
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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: bit.ly/3OY2aje
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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: usgbc.org/usgbc-plus
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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. bit.ly/446mbJp
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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!
Virginia State Parks@VAStateParks13 Jun 2023
#Shenandoah River State Park's LEED-certified visitor center was featured in this article: usgbc.org/articles/visit-loc… #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! bit.ly/3X01hJn @USGBC
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@NYSE8 Jun 2023
The NYSE welcomes the U.S. Green Building in celebration of its 30th anniversary of founding. @USGBC xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1vAxRABEX…
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Enjoy @Farah_Arch's profile of #LEED Fellow Esteban Martinez Lozada in @USGBC+!
Renewable Farah, RA, LEED, LFA@Farah_Arch27 Apr 2023
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…lnkd.in/ebTC3zrz lnkd.in/eicZQJbp
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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. bit.ly/3WFpbtA
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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: bit.ly/3IYJL2L
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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. bit.ly/42PoHTY
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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. bit.ly/42gbUcy
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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+: usgbc.org/usgbc-plus
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In @USGBC+, learn how farms using @TRUEcertified employ responsible organics management techniques like composting and anaerobic digestion. #DecarbonizationWithUSGBC bit.ly/3KRtWwx
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Katie Rothenberg, vice president, ESG at @AvalonBay and #LEED Fellow, shares her sustainability journey with @USGBC+. #ESGwithUSGBC bit.ly/3IqGmbD
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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. bit.ly/3Ip1xe2
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Learn how companies like @CP_News and @Mastercard are implementing zero waste at scale with @TRUEcertified portfolios: bit.ly/3Ev4EAn
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