So far, true green building has been restricted to a few futuristic and expensive designs that are impractical for the common home owner. Until eco-conscious building becomes our standard method of construction, we can start improving our homes. carbon footprint with simple changes like installing better insulation and snug windows and reducing water use with updated toilets and washing machines.
Green Building ConstructionHelp to save the future - "do it" segment - Nine Network Australia - 07.06.08 - see more at www.doittv.com.au or Google "do it"....
Green Building Revolution - KQED QUESTAn explosion in green building is underway, with cleverly engineered libraries, office buildings, even public housing projects popping up across the Bay Area, and championed as much by landlords tryin...
Green BuildingLets all be environmentally friendly!
Some green things:
- if you know you're going to be away from your computer for only a few hours, turn it on hibernate, don't turn it off. Turning your computer...
Green Building EPAEPA's mission is to protect human health and the natural environment; we accomplish this mission with approximately 26,000 employees working in more than 9 million square feet of office buildings and ...
Grand Rapids to host green building conferenceDetroit Free PressSunday 17th August 2008As green building and living has grown in popularity in Michigan, a new conference designed to bring builders, vendors and consumers together launches Thursday in Grand Rapids.
California Instates Green Building CodeHospitality DesignSunday 17th August 2008The California Building Standards Commission has instated a green building code for all new construction in the state. The standards will be voluntary until 2010 so builders can acclimate to the changes.
Building industry to deliver green collar worker boomvnunet.comMonday 18th August 2008 James Murray, BusinessGreen , Monday 18 August 2008 at 15:40:00 But experts fear supply of skilled workers could struggle to meet demand The prediction that the transition to a low carbon economy will result in booming demand for so-called green collar workers is already being borne out in the construction industry....
GREEN & CLEAN: New Lamar Dodd building brings school togetherThe Red and BlackMonday 18th August 2008The words "anxiety" and "anticipation" cannot fully describe the excitement of the Lamar Dodd School of Art's administration. What began as an expansion project in 1989 is finally near completion. "It's so exciting to be in a building that brings together so many programs," Georgia Strange, director of the School of Visual Arts, said.
