Central Ark. puts plants on roof as green measure
The University of Central Arkansas is going green at a high level the roof of a classroom building.
May 14, 2010
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Kansas Town Rebuilds Green After Massive Tornado
Three years ago, the town of Greensburg, Kan., was almost totally destroyed by a tornado. Ninety percent of the population became homeless instantly. Eleven people died. But the conservative town decided to rebuild green — and the rebuilding brought its 900 residents closer together.
Skylight Efficiency
Cool roof technology is increasingly popular as more schools increase roof insulation to reduce HVAC capital expense and year-round operating cost.
While skylights are desirable for their ability to bring light into otherwise dark interiors, they also function as rooftop solar collectors and hinder the ability of cool roof technology to help reduce air conditioning operating costs.
Read More Central Ark. puts plants on roof as green measure
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) – The University of Central Arkansas is going green at a high level – the roof of a classroom building.
Nintendo celebrates new grand, green building in Redmond
Video game heroes Mario and Luigi welcomed Nintendo executives and Washington Governor Chris Gregoire at Thursday afternoon’s ribbon-cutting for the new, gorgeous and “green” Nintendo of America headquarters at 4600 150th Ave. NE in Redmond.
Green building codes move forward
After almost a decade of leading the way in green building standards, the Town of Telluride is taking another step forward in updating its standards.
Green building codes move forward
After almost a decade of leading the way in green building standards, the Town of Telluride is taking another step forward in updating its standards.
Singapore’s architecture firms shift towards green building designs
SINGAPORE : Asia may be lagging behind Europe in terms of environmentally-friendly building designs, but experts attending the BCI Asia Awards in Singapore said the region has huge potential to grow.
Industry optimistic that coalition will build on green housing policies
The UK Green Building Council has spoken of its optimism that the new Government will continue to push the sustainable construction agenda but has called on David Cameron to beef up the role of Housing Minister, elevating it to a Cabinet position.
SolarCity snaps up green building firm
Danny Bradbury, BusinessGreen , Friday 14 May 2010 at 09:48:00 US solar installation firm beefs up presence in booming green retrofit market US solar installation and financing company SolarCity has moved into the energy efficiency business by acquiring Building Solutions, a green building firm that specialises in home energy evaluations and the installation of efficient heating and cooling …
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