Here you will find a list of Green related articles.
In the 25+ years that I have been observing the Construction Industry I have noted a lot of changes. Looking back further, say 150 years, the changes appear even more dramatic.
LEED is the “nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.
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.
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.
Recent polls suggest an ever increasing interest in applying green building principles to healthcare projects.
Roof design has made major strides where sustainability is concerned
Reducing energy use in buildings saves resources and money while reducing pollution and CO2 in the atmosphere.
Greenroofs are sustainable alternatives to the average unused, hot, and often downright ugly black tar or concrete roofs that we see covering the world.
There are several approaches to saving energy expended on lighting in green buildings.
There are several practical approaches to conserving water in green buildings
