September 2010

Silver Lake Nature Center will hold its third annual Green Fest on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

RIYADH, September 20, 2010 – The Saudi Green Buildings Forum, to be held in Riyadh from October 16 to 18, is designed to demonstrate the efforts being undertaken in Saudi Arabia to monitor and control the environmental impact of building construction and to promote the design of efficient green buildings.

BOULDER, Colo.—-Green building certifications from programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method are quickly becoming the standard for the construction industry in many countries.

Tackling Global Climate Change, Meeting Local Priorities highlights how green buildings can play a valuable role in meeting local needs worldwide, including in areas hit by natural disasters, as well as providing the most cost-effective way of tackling climate change.

Buildings that incorporate “green” elements to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impact have grown increasingly popular in recent years.

HAZEL GREEN, AL (WAFF) – Hazel Green High School held a community open house Sunday to show off a brand new $15 million addition. While school leaders celebrate, they also have concerns about the future.

Commercial building permits filed in Knoxville in August

The Green City United Methodist Church turned 100 this weekend.

How’d you like to save more than $100 a month on your electric bill? The Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock is showing people how to do it. All weekend people have been touring the association’s newest green build model home.

How’d you like to save more than $100 a month on your electric bill? The Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock is showing people how to do it. All weekend people have been touring the association’s newest green build model home.