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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LEED System Expands to Include Neighborhood-Scale Developments
The U.S. Green Building Council (“USGBC”) recently released a certification system for green neighborhood development, known as LEED-ND.[1] LEED-ND expands the well-known LEED system for green buildings to larger-scale projects ranging in size from two buildings to multiple buildings on sites up to 320 acres. The system incorporates the principles of new urbanism, emphasizing mixed-use planning …
A new way to build
In the interest of green building and of involving many voices in the design phase of building, The New Community Coalitions Kim Wheels has organized the Integrated Design Workshop, to address systems thinking in building design.
Novi earns green award
Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson presented an Oak Green – Green Community Excellence Award to the City of Novi for being a leader in green initiatives. The award, given May 13, was designed to honor communities who exemplify natural resources stewardship, energy efficiency, green building, watershed management and recycling. The City of Novi has long been a proponent of …
More than 128 buildings in Qatar are under QSAS certification process
27 May 2010 Following the adoption of green building principles by BARWA and Qatari Diar Real Estate Development Company for all their future projects, BQDRI started deploying QSAS amongst their projects.
Travel Company Unveils New Building and More Jobs
The bookit.com headquarters in Panama City Beach finally cuts the green ribbon for their brand new building.
Suppliers: Big Ass Fans
During a recent renovation of the 236,000-square-foot Lied Recreation Athletic Center at Iowa State University, the project team installed 22 large-diameter fans to improve comfort and ventilation.
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.
State Builders Association wins National Green Building Award
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) awarded the Home Builders Association of Delaware’s Green Building Council as its New Program of the Year. The group, consisting of more than 50 builders, was honored at the 12th Annual NAHB National Green Building Conference in Raleigh, N.C.
How ‘Energy Sleuths’ Pursue the Ideal Green Building
[Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by Yale Environment 360 and is reprinted here with permission.]