Sustainability & Resilience: Page 44
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Template for Construction Stormwater Pollution-Prevention Plans Available Online
The EPA changed its general construction permit last month, and the template is to help contractors address the new standards.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012 -
The Road to Rio+20 Reminds Us to Think Globally and Act Locally
Interest groups are trying to get everyone ready for the global environmental conference in June.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012 -
ICC Releases International Green Construction Code
The document, three years in the making and aimed at local and state government, looks to codify green building practices.
By Ron Gallagher • March 29, 2012 -
Milestone Reached for LEED-certified Buildings
Reconstruction of a facility at an Alaskan wildlife refuge delivered the 12,000th commercial certification.
By Ron Gallagher • March 28, 2012 -
Obama Underscores Building Efficiency in Energy Solution
The president said it's a partner to decreasing foreign-energy dependence.
By Ron Gallagher • March 27, 2012 -
Seniors Complex Makes LEED Milestone for Md.
It's the first project of its kind to achieve the efficiency certification.
By Ron Gallagher • March 27, 2012 -
Miller Homes, Dow Create Energy-Efficient N.Y. Duplex
The deconstructed duplex aims to educate the public and the industry on high-performing homes.
By Ron Gallagher • March 22, 2012 -
Mixed-Use Project Redefines Midtown District in Plantation, Fla.
Stiles Construction is building new luxury apartments and redeveloping its retail property.
By Ron Gallagher • March 19, 2012 -
Utahās TerraSol Brings Renewable Energy to Affordable Living
TerraSol, near downtown Salt Lake City, opened as one of the state’s greenest residential communities.
By Ron Gallagher • March 18, 2012 -
Uphill Battle: A Seattle House Defies Gravity to Manage Stormwater.
Architect Peter Cohan is quick to note that Cedar Park House is more dream than green.
By Ron Gallagher • March 16, 2012 -
Stego Embarks on HPD Pilot Program
Health Product Declaration Open Standard covers items not reported even with green certification.
By Ron Gallagher • March 16, 2012 -
Bringing Green Building Outcomes to Affordable Homes
USGBC says poorer families often pay more than better-off people do for utilities and water.
By Ron Gallagher • March 15, 2012 -
Failing Water Infrastructure Drains Economy, Report Warns
The American Society of Civil Engineers looks at water and wastewater systems in a new report.
By Ron Gallagher • March 15, 2012 -
USGBC and AIA Accomplish Shared Goals for 2011
The collaboration goes well beyond the average partnership.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
Ohio High Court Approves Wind Farm Project Advance
Landowners argued there are safety risks and a possibility of the turbines' lowering their values.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
Landis Assembles Green Team for Conn. Project
Cost-cutting steps include lighting systems, car-charging stations and stormwater management.
By Ron Gallagher • March 12, 2012 -
LEED 2012: Why Changes Now?
LEED responds to new knowledge and needs, which breeds ongoing changes to respond.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
Report: Build Green to Build a Better America
Environment America details a set of policy opportunities that could help accelerate green building.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
Home Depot Puts Up LEED-Product Listings
The supplier says the database of LEED-related products covers a range of categories.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
Going Net Zero for Less Than 10% Added Cost
Using zero net energy is the lowest-hanging fruit building managers can harvest to cut costs.
By Ron Gallagher • March 9, 2012 -
'The Lorax' Can Teach Kids Important Service Lessons
The creature seems to understand that it's everyone's job to "green up" schools.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 2012 -
Green Buildings More Resilient Than Conventional Structures
A study finds that features designed for efficiency can help in disasters and with long-term issues.
By Ron Gallagher • March 8, 2012 -
Solhuset Climate-Friendly Nursery
A net-positive-energy child-care center sets a standard for high performance and indoor air quality.
By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012 -
YMCAāPG&E Teen Center in Which the Kids Helped With Design
A teenager handling important construction documents? My oh my!
By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012 -
March/April Products: Ffeaturing Green Roofs and Walls
GreenSource, a magazine devoted to sustainable design, looks at what's new in the marketplace.
By Ron Gallagher • March 6, 2012
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