Dec
21
2007
LEED Certification Primer
LEED is the “nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
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LEED Certification
Here you will find a list of Green related articles.
Dec
13
2007
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
From a number of high profile architectural designs to its allegedly impending ubiquity in the design, construction and sales channels for creating buildings, BIPV has been positioned as a leading force for the solar PV market.
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Solar Energy
Nov
12
2007
Window to the Future
With today’s emphasis on “green” and the high cost of heating fuels, windows represent an important factor in building construction. From the “top floor, corner office,” to the popular Apple store on Fifth Avenue in New York, to the proposed 3-story all-glass lobby for a Boston office building, we all love to have ample outdoor light shining in — but be properly protected from the elements. The following are some recent innovations when it comes to windows.
Nov
05
2007
Greening Healthcare
Recent polls suggest an ever increasing interest in applying green building principles to healthcare projects.
Oct
25
2007
Roofing Considerations in Green Building
Roof design has made major strides where sustainability is concerned
Oct
24
2007
Reducing Energy Use in Buildings
Reducing energy use in buildings saves resources and money while reducing pollution and CO2 in the atmosphere.
Greenroofs as High Performance Design
Greenroofs are sustainable alternatives to the average unused, hot, and often downright ugly black tar or concrete roofs that we see covering the world.
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Green Roofing
Lighting Considerations in Green Building
There are several approaches to saving energy expended on lighting in green buildings.
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Green Building
Water Conservation in Green Buildings
There are several practical approaches to conserving water in green buildings
Rainwater Collection Systems
All green building designs must minimize the amount of runoff from impervious surfaces on a property.
