Vijaya Yellamraju
Vijaya Yellamraju, LEEP AP, is principal at Green Potential, a green building and LEED consulting firm based in Austin, Texas. Vijaya is responsible for leading the technical and operational aspects of the business, providing direction to developers, architects, contractors and other project team members for successful integration of green strategies into the design process. She has several years of experience in the architecture and construction industry and has managed many multimillion dollar projects in the United States and India, with a focus on multifamily and commercial buildings. Vijaya holds a master of science degree in architecture, specializing in energy and green design.
LEED and the Future of Green Building
The LEED rating system can be regarded as a game changer that has catapulted green to the spotlight, and its adoption is an important first step in reducing the environmental footprint of buildings. But there's still a long way to go before a major impact is made. Read More