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.
May 2010
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Nebraska to Offer Low-Interest Loans for Green Homes
The Nebraska Energy Office is offering residents low-interest loans to go green when building a house.
The shady side of the green building industry
There are few quality-control standards to protect consumers from incompetent eco experts looking to cash in on the booming green building and renovation industry.
People who choose green homes or renovations lack protection
There are few quality-control standards to protect consumers from incompetent eco experts looking to cash in on the booming green building and renovation industry
VIDEO: Federal building Chief pushes Green construction in Birmingham
Regional G.S.A. Administrator Shyam Reddy bragged on Birminghams federal facilities and they light footprint on the environment.
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.
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.