Green Construction News
Hot Topic: Cool Roofs
It’s well-established that a black or dark-colored car will absorb and trap more heat than a lighter-colored; anyone who’s dared to venture into a black car that’s been sitting in the summer sun has certainly experience this “oven effect”.
Live, Work, Play … in practice
Mixed-use development is a an old idea, but remains forward-looking in definition — the practice of combining residential and commercial use in a building or set of buildings carries with it the sense of sustainability as much as anything might – the U.S. Green Building Council is currently in the process of establishing a LEED
Building a Better Neighborhood
The recent foreclosure epidemic has shown how easy it is for one’s mortgage to slip underwater, and how hard it is to grasp, let alone find a life (or in this case “house”) preserver. What of the plight of streets, whole neighborhoods? Blight spreads quickly — as its name suggest it’s practically infectious.
Commissioning the Green Building
There is the potential for installation and operations problems in all newly constructed buildings. Green buildings may include special systems and equipment that are not familiar to the owner, maintenance staff, or some members of the design and construction team.
Clock is Ticking on Certain Energy Efficiency Incentives
Programs offering product rebates and tax credits are available at the state and federal levels to help consumers make their homes more energy efficient. Information about two ENERGY STAR
