GOOD has covered some of the problems with the LEED standard for sustainable buildings (see these pieces by William Bostwick and Jacob Gordon). If you're interested in LEED, its shortcomings, and how we raise the bar for sustainable building, check out the new Brute Force Blog. From their first post:
...we're initiating this blog to provide an outlet for opening up green dialog beyond LEED and associated greenwashing. It is our goal to advance the green discussion beyond 'sustainable' carpets and bike racks – and moving it towards sensible, intelligent green design.The Brute Force Blog.Via Archinect.