Sustainability & Resilience: Page 42
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Green Building Energy Savings Can't Offset Old Buildings' Usage
Energy savings in a green building cannot offset the energy being consumed by an existing building that has not been retrofitted.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
Lots More 'Green' Paperwork Coming Soon, Warn Code Watchers
More paperwork will be necessary to document the carbon footprint of all building materials, say the experts.
By Ron Gallagher • April 24, 2012 -
1271 Ave. of the Americas LEEDs the Greening of Sixth Avenue
The Rockefeller Group's Blaise Cresciullo tells GlobeSt.com that the block is now the most energy efficient in the city.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
EPA Opens Contest for $20 Million in Diesel Clean-Up Grants
The agency will take proposals until June 4 for ways to reduce engine emissions, especially in areas with low air quality.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Vertical Shaft Machine Makes U.S. Debut Near Seattle
Tunneling crews are using innovative technology to dig deeper shafts with greater accuracy in King County, Wash.
By Ron Gallagher • April 23, 2012 -
Building Green in Dixie: Progress in the Southeast (Part One)
Take a look at home-building in the South, where in at least one market, "Green is the new granite."
By Ron Gallagher • April 20, 2012 -
AIA Committee on the Environment Announces 2012 Award Winners
Work in Oregon got three of the top spots, and two more were in Arizona.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
LEED 2012 to Include New Credit for Transit-Oriented Development
USGBC says it is "really after helping project teams select locations" with infrastructure benefits.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
Innovative Plan for Storm Water in Philadelphia Gets EPA’s OK
More trees and porous pavement are among the steps the city plans to take.
By Ron Gallagher • April 19, 2012 -
Oklahoma City to Upgrade Water, Wastewater Networks
The city will spend $653 million on capital projects over the next five years.
By Ron Gallagher • April 18, 2012 -
Researchers: Zero-Energy Buildings Attainable Across Climates
The New Buildings Institute says net-zero-energy commercial buildings don’t need to cost more.
By Ron Gallagher • April 17, 2012 -
The Top Three Reasons Rio+20 Will Change the World
It's two months off, but the UN Conference on Sustainable Development’s Earth Summit has plenty of buzz.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
Breakthrough Cement Production Technique is CO2-Free
It matters because the cement industry is second only to fossil-fueled power plants in emissions.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
University of Michigan Study Seeks to Create Efficient Building Design
Those doing the Integrated Responsive Building Envelopes project hope it will become an ongoing effort.
By Ron Gallagher • April 16, 2012 -
Builder, University of Denver Students Deliver Net-Zero-Energy Home Under $200,000
The house is designed to generate as much energy as it uses in a given year. Students learn construction management in the project.
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Congress’s Action Doesn’t Mean Pentagon Can’t Build LEED Gold
The law looks at costs, not the color of the standard met in military construction.
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Best Commercial Modular Buildings Recognized
The contest drew 147 entries for the 2012 awards, including re-use of Olympic housing in Canada.
By Ron Gallagher • April 13, 2012 -
Solar PV Carport, Electrical Charging Stations Unveiled in Calif.
The carports at a Metrolink stop generate power to recharge the vehicles parked in them.
By Ron Gallagher • April 12, 2012 -
Lessons Learned From Bringing the Ducts Inside
The push for more residential energy efficiency has more builders finding ways to bring ductwork inside, but there are challenges.
By Ron Gallagher • April 12, 2012 -
Canadian Passive Home Has Lessons to Teach About Technique
Rainbow House scores as passive and officially affordable for workers in Whistler, B.C., area.
By Ron Gallagher • April 12, 2012 -
Rooftop Solar Makes Fla. Bank Branch Net-Zero
TD Bank's Fort Lauderdale branch has won USGBC recognition.
By Ron Gallagher • April 12, 2012 -
Two Gretzky-Inspired Process Trends for Builders
The Great One always skated to where the puck was headed. In a guest post for Construction Dive, Dan Conery outlines two processes that builders, architects and engineers should be watching.
By Ryan Willumson • April 10, 2012 -
What Is a Smart City and How Can a City Boost Its IQ?
Not only can an established city rise in the ranks of smart cities, it’s already been done, and cities like Atlanta are paving the way.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
Welcoming Efficiency 2.0, NYC Triples Solar Production
The Manhattan-based start-up unveiled its new Flatiron District headquarters as the city announced solar-power gains.
By Ron Gallagher • April 9, 2012 -
Cavco, LivingHomes to Launch Modular Line With Mid-Century Modern Design
Their goal is to make modular homes more than just boxes.
By Ron Gallagher • April 7, 2012
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