‘Green House’ builders in administration

A pioneering building firm based in Holywood which specialised in energy efficient homes has been placed into administration, it was reported last night. Related Stories Primark sounds warning over rising cotton costs Ban on Quinn re-entering commercial market upheld Cinema boss celebrates blockbuster career Tyrone wind farm will power 6,000 homes Tyrone wind farm will power 6,500 homes

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Top 10 green building priorities

Over the next 10 weeks, I’m going to lay out my top 10 priorities for green building — starting, in Lettermanesque fashion, with No. 10 and working up to No. 1. While directed primarily toward the design and construction profession, homeowners need to be part of this discussion as they work with their designers, builders or remodelers.

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Environmental Law & Policy Center Opens New State of the Art Green Office in Landmark Building

CHICAGO, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) inaugurated a new green office today in the “Old Jeweler’s Building,” a historic landmark in downtown Chicago. The office is designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification, the highest standard in green building. Creating a cutting-edge sustainable office in a historic building was a uniquely challenging …

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Helmsley Building Gets Green New Look

New York’s golden landmark has gone green. The Helmsley Building may glitter in the sun, but until recently it was producing a dark cloud of carbon emissions. Now, thanks to a $100 million renovation that included double-paned windows, a high-tech system to monitor energy use, and better cleaning and trash disposal practices, Monday Properties has received LEED Gold certification for 230 Park …

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