Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 11/03/2008
The 2030 Challenge is an aggressive, industry-wide initiative to eliminate the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions in both the construction and operation of buildings. It is being... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 10/31/2008
There's no better place to get some great ideas than at a builders' show. So, start writing down your home improvement ideas now because planning prevents poor projects. ------ By Glenn Haege:... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 10/31/2008
As construction gets started on his new home, Jeremy Bell reflects on his environmental commitments. ------ By Jeremy Bell from The Globe and Mail To date, the No. 1 topic of questions and... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 10/31/2008
"We are a wasteful nation and the biggest item I consistently see is waste on construction sites." ------ By Stephanie Ives from The Gazette Home is where the carbon footprint is.
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Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 10/31/2008
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) will break ground Friday, October 31 for the largest green-built townhome community in Virginia. Twenty-seven new townhomes, built to EarthCraft/Ener... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 10/30/2008
At White Oak Farm, New Homes Are Equipped With Rooftop Panels And Geothermal Systems. ------ Once, the formula for constructing houses was simple for Ron Gaudet and his father: Find and clear... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 10/30/2008
The proposed code establishes restrictions intended to protect the Island’s underground drinking water supply from damage by poorly installed geothermal systems. ------ The Town of Shelter Island Bo... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 10/30/2008
Dynamic Tower, the world's first building in motion, will utilize Structural Insulated Panels to increase the energy efficiency of the building. ------
"Visionary Italian architect Dr.... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 10/30/2008
The building sector accounts for 33 percent of the world’s carbon emissions and 30 to 40 percent of the global energy consumption. Green building can help reduce the sector’s environmental footprint... |
Category: News | Posted By: Jamie | Date: 10/29/2008
Greensburg is abuzz with activity as the rebuilding process shifted into high gear this month. "A lot of neat little things are happening," said City Manager Steve Hewitt. "We've got a lot of homes... |