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Government Involvement in Green Initiatives A Big Trend May 27th, 2008

Government Support for Green Building Practices

A "2008 U.S. Construction Overview" released by management consultant FMI shows that construction industry is taking green building very seriously. Results of the report, posted in Commercial Building Products note the following big points: Three main...more

Earth Friendly Building Materials May 10th, 2008

What Makes A Building Material A Green Choice?

Green is fairly subjective. We do have LEED and independents (folks not following LEED but who do set and follow green building standards), so there is green building and green material use. It's complicated because...more

An Eco Living Pod Built for Two May 7th, 2008

LEED-certified starter homes from Canuhome

Where to after the green wedding? If you're looking for a sustainably-built living space, here's an option: the 850 square foot prefab residence from Canuhome. The name comes from "canoe," (as well as "can you?"--make...more

Justin Timberlake to Make a Greener Golf Green April 29th, 2008

JT-branded eco golf course and charity tournament are in the works

Justin Timberlake has just signed on for a partnership with the sports/entertainment/media conglomerate IMG, which will lead to a JT-branded eco-golf course and the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open tournament this October in...more

Green Building: Effects on the Environment February 14th, 2008

Sustainability in Architecture

So what exactly is “green building?”  And what effect will it have on the environment? When it comes to the future of design and architecture, phrases like “LEED-certified” and “eco-friendly housing” get thrown around pretty...more

Blessed Unrest January 24th, 2008

Continuing on the theme of optimism (better do it now while the New Year is still fresh!), I want to recommend Blessed Unrest by Paul Hawken, subtitled How the Largest Movement In the World Came...more