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17th September 2009
Ever since mankind began to industrialize, environmentalism has been a constant dilemma. From the coal-stained streets of London to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, we have always traded the destruction of one existing circumstance for our personal comfor... Read >
Author: Yodle04th August 2009
Mid-summer the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard has changed so that anyone pursuing a LEED certification in one of the areas of specialty must now take two exams instead of just one.
The new standard employs a tiered appro... Read >
Author: Vincent DeAngelo12th June 2009
An Overview of LEED Compliance
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an internationally recognized certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to designate buildings which are notable for stewardship of o... Read >
Author: craighigdon13th May 2009
If you live or work in a traditionally built home or office building, you know the construction is not energy-efficient. You might feel a draft or be aware that heating or cooling systems are being compromised by air escaping through the floors, ceilings... Read >
Author: Robert Bell05th March 2009
I know that green is in these days, and I don’t mean the color, but living green as in environmentally friendly. For those of us who thought doing something good for the environment meant recycling our milk cartons, cereal boxes and tomato sauce cans an... Read >
Author: MJ24th February 2009
Collaborative Workspaces, Green and Service Top Office Furnishings Trends
Today’s Facility Manager, in its review of 2008 furnishings trends, discussed three key topics – namely collaborative workspaces, green workspaces and the importance of custome... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle11th November 2008
Green car dealership is being recognized as an important part of environmental planning. Cars are generally known to pollute the atmosphere. People are becoming more conscious about environmental concerns; the green movement has picked up momentum, even i... Read >
Author: Sarah23rd October 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Building Green Residential Homes Takes Latest Building Technology All Over the United States
Atlanta, GA (October 22, 2008) - In today�s economy, many people are building green and we have opened the market at Building Green ... Read >
Author: Cyndi Parker24th August 2008
There are many benefits to building green and it seems the real estate industry is catching on. Not only does building green provide a healthy place to live along with protecting the planet, but it also saves you money.
One program that offers green b... Read >
Author: Caroline Kelm21st August 2008
Whether it is residential or commercial, the trend to build green in Jackson Hole, WY is growing at a rapid pace. There are many homes and commercial developments aspiring to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification in Te... Read >
Author: Caroline Kelm23rd July 2008
Mumbai real estate has been alight over the past year. The city has witnessed exponential growth in the real estate market with prices appreciating by more than 100 per cent. Moreover, with a series of infrastructural initiatives such as Mumbai Metro tran... Read >
Author: George Gonigal17th June 2008
Dallas is taking the lead - once again - when it comes to environmental responsibility. Dallas home builders will soon move toward greener building standards and will become one of the first major US cities to pass comprehensive building standards for bot... Read >
Author: Richard Soto09th June 2008
The typical office is the last place that you could think of to go green, but you might need to rethink. Today, companies are going green not only to create a healthy work environment for their employees but also to increase their profits. They are hiring... Read >
Author: Chris Carter21st May 2008
Leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) has been developed by Green Building Council US for designing environmentally sustainable construction. Over 1400 projects in 30 states of United States have been developed by LEED.
Objectives of Le... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu20th May 2008
Leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) has been developed by Green Building Council US for designing environmentally sustainable construction. Over 1400 projects in 30 states of United States have been developed by LEED.
Objectives of Le... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu11th May 2008
Physical Security
Physical security is about measures that deter or prevent intruders from accessing your property and is very important as the first line of defence against an intruder. You will want to do everything you can to prevent physical acce... Read >
Author: Andy Jones01st May 2008
By David Leonhardt and Corey Rozon
A rating system, known as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), is a voluntary system for defining what elements make a building green.
“LEED certification will provide challenges to the indus... Read >
Author: Corey Rozon26th February 2008
This year started good for the home furnishing industry with a successful trade show in Cologne, Germany. The imm Cologne held from January 14 to 20 this year is proclaimed to be a success by its organizers. The said trade show welcomed 1,251 exhibitors ... Read >
Author: Chad21st February 2008
LEED is a new standard in green building, and today we have asked a home renovations expert, an ICF green building supplies expert and a structural steel bending expert about this new process.
Green buildings efficiently use resources such as water, la... Read >
Author: David Leonhardt06th February 2008
The Canadian Home Builders Association
(CHBA)
are not happy chaps at the moment! There is concern in the industry that building codes are being compromised by the use of programs that were not designed in Canada and that are replacing Canadian bas... Read >
Author: Joe Samson18th January 2008
What Is the LEED® Rating System?
LEED stands for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). This distinction is a property of the U.S. Green Building Council (usgbc.org is the site for the USGBC), a non-profit organization that is dev... Read >
Author: Matty Byloos21st September 2007
What’s the most popular color in the nation? That’s right, it’s green. Everyone is buzzing about green this and green that. Chicago has it’s green roofs, the Southwest leads in solar energy (for good reason), the West is embracing wind power, a... Read >
Author: Bob Bencivenga16th June 2007
INTRODUCTION
The Environmental Design Standards Schedule sets Nature's stage for custom home design and custom home building. What's in your home plan?
An Environmental Design Schedule of some sort is a general requisite, albeit limited in scope, f... Read >
Author: Ralph Pressel01st June 2007
The layout of the new Acura design studio promotes collaboration between the interior and exterior designers by combining their workspaces. With the development of the new design studio makes the future of Acura vehicle design to further be ingrained in... Read >
Author: Ally Wahlberg30th May 2007
Finally the new $15 million Acura Design Studio has officially opened its doors. And according to Acura the producer of top-of-the-line Acura oxygen sensor the new Design Studio will assume an important role in the development of new concepts and design... Read >
Author: Zeke12th February 2007
When it comes to new construction techniques, grants are often a way to cut costs. Federal grants for green construction are plentiful with billions literally available.
A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a Federal agency. It is ... Read >
Author: Zack Verde12th February 2007
The mere idea of green construction, much less the practical application of the philosophy is fairly new. The field is evolving quickly which means peridicals are a good way to keep up with it.
The green construction movement has become well establishe... Read >
Author: Zack Verde12th February 2007
Going green used to be on the fringes of society, but now modern skyscrapers are being built using the philosophy. Here are some interesting things about the movement.
Green structures are not weird or ugly things. They are not necessarily geodesic do... Read >
Author: Zack Verde
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