August 2010

You have no doubt noticed the building sustainability ratings system – the Green Star rating – that new commercial and public buildings across Australia now take part in

Building information modeling software develops and represents the physical and functional characteristics of a building project. Although it is a powerful tool to streamline the construction process, there are risks associated with the development, control, and use of the model.

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/84deeb/guide_to_green_bui) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd’s new report “Guide to Green Building Rating Systems: Understanding LEED, Green Globes, Energy Star, the National Green Building Standard, and More” to their offering. The one-stop guide for choosing …

By JENNIFER FEEHAN BLADE STAFF WRITER BOWLING GREEN Holding signs that read Keep the doors open and I miss my library, about 50 supporters of the Wood County District Public Library gathered outside the building’s locked doors Monday to drum up enthusiasm for an operating levy on the November ballot. Today marks the beginning of yet another week-long furlough. This is the third in two …

The U.S. Green Building Council Maryland is moving into a green building of its own.

In his latest book, green building consultant, water expert and author, Jerry Yudelson, describes the connection between sustainability, water conservation, energy demand and practical solutions that can help prevent the next urban water crisis.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has an enforcer behind her.

When Tom Grinslade earned his National Green Building Certification from the National Association of Home Builders, he was one of only 2,500 builders in the country to have completed the program.

Franklin became the first city in Williamson County to approve a green building policy last week.

01 August 2010 JEDDAH: With increasing demands for smart building solutions in the Kingdom, an Indian company that caters to modern needs of architecture is marketing its green building materials.