May 2010

Bahrain’s Minister of Housing His Excellency Shaikh Ebrahim bin Khalifa Al Khalifa opened the Green Building Forum in Bahrain today, Wednesday 5 May 2010.

Pittsburgh continues its efforts to go green as local city agencies are extending their use of green, alternative energy. The Pittsburgh Public Works building along Fifth Avenue received a green facelift today with the installation of solar panels.

A new report from the U.S. Green Building Council highlights more than 30 existing federal programs worth $72 billion that could enhance efficiency in commercial buildings and multifamily housing.

Green Approved Kroy rail products further Ply Gem Enviro initiative for a more sustainable industry and future. Products aid builders in earning points toward National Green Building Certification to the National Green Building Standard. Kroy rail products join nine existing Ply Gem NAHB Research Center Green Approved product categories including windows, siding and accessories.

GREEN ISLAND — Fire broke out in a Green Island apartment building Tuesday morning. Crews were called to the scene before 5 a.m., according to firefighters on scene.

Following the launch of a rating system for new buildings last May, Malaysias Green Building Index now focuses on a bigger challenge of reducing the carbon footprints of existing buildings.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Green Building Council, WVGreenWorks, BuildGreenWV and the organizers of the Kanawha Valley Sustainability Fair will co-sponsor a workshop in Charleston on Wednesday. Scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., the workshop will be held at …

Raleigh, NC May 3 2010 Stanton Homes is offering free informational seminars on ten topics during the Triangles upcoming 5th Annual Green Home Tour to help new or existing home owners learn about rainwater solutions, solar water heaters, finding the right lot, green home mortgage incentives, and other important aspects of home building and renovations.