Architecture
Brooklyn Named to List of Top 10 Green Roof Cities April 30th, 2008
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (”GRHC”) recently released the results of its 2007 Green Roof Survey, which collects data on the size, composition, and location of green roofs in North America. The survey, which GRHC...more
AIA Picks Top Sustainable Building Designs April 29th, 2008
This year’s top picks for the best green building projects of the year from the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment’s are a showcase of sustainable design approaches, Inhabitat reports. Community connectivity, energy...more
Home Deconstruction Basics April 29th, 2008
How Structure Deconstruction is Better for the Planet
Deconstruction is one alternative to demolition and land filling. You can use deconstruction if you're remodeling part of a home, or tearing down an entire home. The focus of deconstruction is to salvage materials for...more
LA Passes Green Building Rules April 29th, 2008
On Earth Day, the City Council of Los Angeles passed an ordinance requiring builders of large commercial and residential developments to adopt green building rules that would potentially cut millions of tons of pollution over...more
10 Reasons To Consider Building a Straw Bale Home April 21st, 2008
Forget the 3 Little Pigs -- Your Straw House Will Not Blow Over
I really super adore straw bale homes, and am even considering straw bale for my next self-built home. There are disadvantages to every kind of home you might think to build. Including straw bale homes,...more
24 Strategies For Green Buildings April 21st, 2008
The Building Owners and Managers Association International has put together 24 strategies for increasing sustainability and optimizing performance in commercial buildings. Conserve Water 1. Install low-flow aerators, which simply screw onto bathroom faucets and can...more
Hearst Tower Sets Zero-Waste Policy April 18th, 2008
Hearst Corporation has begun implementing a zero-waste policy at its Manhattan headquarters, making it among the first corporations to roll out a program in an office tower of its size. In combination with Hearst’s recycling...more
Defining the Conservation Technology Market April 15th, 2008
We all know that conservation techniques save energy, and we all know that solar, wind, and other sustainable methods of energy are better for us, but do we know how much energy is conserved, how...more
Dallas Adopts Green Building Ordinance April 15th, 2008
The Dallas City Council has adopted a green construction ordinance which aims to reduce energy and water consumption in all new houses and commercial buildings constructed in the city. The ordinance will be implemented in...more
Green Home Site Selection - Part Two April 14th, 2008
Building Your Green Home - Choose the Perfect Plot of Land
Yesterday we looked at tips regarding land selection for green home building. Since it would be bulky to smash all the tips together, I split up the tips into a more manageable size. Today we'll...more
