July 2010
Italy Adopts LEED System
ROME — Italy is the first European Union nation to adopt the LEED rating system after Green Building Council Italia signed a memorandum of understanding with the USGBC establishing an Italian version of the system.
The GBC Italia version of LEED will reference local standards and codes and outline alternative compliance paths appropriate to the region. The agreement will also see the two building councils sharing tools, research and information about green building.
WVCC wins National Green Building Award
It turns out the architectural design of the West Vancouver Community Centre isn’t just easy on the eyes. The site was recently awarded top recognition for sustainable design, earning one of this year’s National Green Building Awards.
Green Building Dedicated In Louisville
A mixed income development east of downtown Louisville has opened the citys latest building constructed to strict environmental standards.
Green Globe International, Inc. Announces 2nd Round of Equity Investment in Village Green Global, Inc.
LOS ANGELES — Green Globe International, Inc. , the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, today announced that the company has completed a second round of equity investment in Village Green Global, Inc., whose SMARTweb environmental auditing tool establishes a baseline for its clients to begin measuring and potentially monetizing their environmental improvements.
Green business moving into former Lear building
Fenton There will be a new industrial business on the block in the citys industrial park, in the former Lear Corporation building. McDunnough, Inc., a plastics recycling company, is moving from Whitmore Lake to Fenton.
Green Lake unveils new jails, courts and county offices
GREEN LAKE It felt a lot like two steps forward and one step back much of the time during which the new Green Lake County Justice Center, Sheriffs Department and Health and Human Services Center were debated, planned and finally constructed.
Green-R-Panel Announces the Smartest Way to Build a Home
Green-R-Panel has today announced an innovative new building system that reduces construction time, saves money and reduces hassles.
Public buildings are setting high green standards in Olympia
Two recently completed local building projects in Olympia show an emerging trend in South Sound. Community leaders have embraced the built-green concept, not just as an admirable goal, but as a realistic community value thats good for business and good for the environment.
Green Brook’s Sylvan Pools supplies summer splash downs
GREEN BROOK Mike Clonts, who could be called the pool whisperer of Central Jersey, listens to the problems his customers bring in, most often presented to him in a clear container or bottle like a present.