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Green
First Zero Energy Public School in US
The nation’s first zero-energy public school is now being constructed in Bowling Green, KY. Wait, Kentucky? Yep, Richardsville Elementary School in Warren County, KY is about to become the first zero energy school in the US. Warren County Public Schools have had an active conservation management program since 2003, avoiding $4 million in energy costs, [...]
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Business, Green
Why Building Green is a Good Business Decision
While I think most people can agree that sustainable building practices are a good thing, the decision on whether or not to take a project down a green path ultimately becomes a business decision, and rightfully so.
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Green
California Adopts Mandatory Green Building Code
Surprise, Surprise; California has became the first state in the nation to adopt a mandatory green building standards code.
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Green
Study Claims half of Non-Residential Buildings Will Be Green by 2015
A new study laims that 50% of the non – residential buildings in America will be green by 2015. This seems like a bit of a reach to me, but then again, I didn’t just conduct a two year study on it.
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Green
Green Retrofit – A logical progression
11.01.09 | Permalink | 5 Comments
Retrofitting homes for energy efficiency can sometimes be a confusing process; every home is different, and therefore carries a unique set of challenges and roadblocks along the way. It seems as though the installation of solar energy systems has become the glamorous upgrade and is the first thing on customers mind. Going straight for [...]
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Green
Virginia Tech's Lumenhaus – 2009 Solar Decathlon Entry
Virginia Tech has revealed their entry into this week’s Solar Decathlon, “Lumenhaus”. VT will be one of 20 entries into the Solar Decathlon, which will take place next week on the National Mall in DC. The Lumenhaus is funded 100% by external sponsors and contributors, the largest of which has been Siemens who provided funding [...]
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Green
Chicago Ranks #1 In Green Buildings
According to figures just released by the U.S. Green Building Council, Chicago has 88 that have earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Chicago Mayor Richard Daly has long been an advocate for green building and architecture. He outfitted Chicago’s City Hall with one of the most impressive green roof layouts I [...]
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Green
LEED Craftsman Home
03.28.09 | Permalink | 2 Comments
Through various websites that I frequent, and magazines that I subscribe to, I have seen my fair share of LEED homes lately. This particular home has really stood out to me as a great benchmark in renovating green. I may be partially biased because I love the mid 1900s Craftsman Bungalow homes, and hope to [...]
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