Brechbill & Helman Construction Co. of Chambersburg, Pa., recently received the Green Building Association of Central Pennsylvania’s 2010 Green Building Award for water efficiency at the association’s annual awards dinner at the Wildwood Conference Center at Harrisburg (Pa.) Area Community College.
When it comes to large, energy-saving buildings, Portland continues to capture the eyes of the world. American Institute of Architects named the Twelve West building at Southwest 12th Avenue and Washington Street one of its Top Ten Green Projects last month.
Belmont will consider establishing a green building ordinance requiring a variety of eco-friendly elements to be included in construction on a sliding scale depending on the size of the work proposed.
