June 6, 2010

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.

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.

Anyone considering a home-improvement project should prepare to spend a bit more green to go green. The city of San Rafaels new green-building ordinance goes into effect this week, and will require many property owners embarking on new construction or renovation projects to incorporate ways to make their buildings more energy efficient into their plans.

In response to high unemployment among veterans, the Department of Labor started a $7.5 million nationwide initiative in July 2009 to provide 3,000 veterans with “green” jobs training in fields such as energy efficiency, weatherization and hazardous materials removal.

Anyone considering a home-improvement project should prepare to spend a bit more green to go green. The city of San Rafaels new green-building ordinance goes into effect this week, and will require many property owners embarking on new construction or renovation projects to incorporate ways to make their buildings more energy efficient into their plans.

A newly built “green” Aspen house may soon test homebuyers’ demand for pricey, environmentally friendly homes.

A giant garden is taking root in St. Paul, 18 feet above the street.

The new Manhattan high-rise is the most environmentally friendly commercial skyscraper yet

Anyone considering a home-improvement project should prepare to spend a bit more green to go green. The city of San Rafaels new green-building ordinance goes into effect this week, and will require many property owners embarking on new construction or renovation projects to incorporate ways to make their buildings more energy efficient into their plans.

Proximity Hotel’s restaurant offers an uncommon view in the heart of a busy Greensboro business and shopping district. Just below the outdoor terrace, a restored stream winds through an expanse of tall grass.