Green
Amazing Architecture: March 2013
2013/03/28 10:07 Filed in: Amazing Architecture
A LEED Alternative?
2012/07/17 15:07 Filed in: Article
Designers and builders who care about green issues are well versed in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications, which have dominated the green landscape since 2000. An alternative to LEED is slowly gaining recognition: The Living Building Challenge. Read More...
New Life for Old Factories
2012/07/17 15:02 Filed in: Article
When American manufacturing began fading and moving overseas in the 1970s and 1980s, crumbling abandoned factories became common in once thriving industrial communities. When the jobs left, most communities saw the old factories as sad reminders of a more prosperous past. These days, however, some developers see those old factories as potential goldmines. Read More...
ArchiQuiz for March 2012
2012/03/18 19:06 Filed in: ArchiQuiz
How well do you know your profession? Take our quiz and see how well you do! Green Edition Read More...
Green Design: March 2012
2012/03/18 18:47 Filed in: Green Design
Amazing Architecture: August 2011
2011/08/20 14:09 Filed in: Amazing Architecture
Taking Green Beyond Your Work
Many designers, builders, and subcontractors have made their reputations by designing and building green buildings. LEED designation is highly desirable, after all. But being truly green -- and being able to promote your business as being green -- means more than being green in your work. Your business itself needs to be green! Here are five steps to being green. Read More...
Being Green: May 2011
2011/05/26 10:44 Filed in: Being Green
Solar HVAC, natural linoleum flooring and tubular skylights Read More...Being Green: April 2011
2011/04/13 13:20 Filed in: Being Green
Fluorescent bulbs, attic fans and hot water heaters Read More...Being Green: February 2011
2011/02/18 10:18 Filed in: Newsletter | Being Green
Solar Power Tiles: Solar panels are nothing new, but now a house can sport solar panels built right into the roofing tiles. Read More...
Being Green: January 2011
2011/01/25 09:51 Filed in: Newsletter | Being Green
Seal in efficiency – College aims for zero emissions, self-adhesive house-wrap, recessed light covers Read More...