Even The Biggest Boxes Can Go Green - 2007-03-05 The man who builds Wal-Mart's massive retail outlets is going against the grain by working from an "eco-template" that saves energy and water and dramatically reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
U.S. Green Building Council to Purchase First Green Bonds - 2007-03-01 The bonds, insured by XL Capital, and rated AAA, are the first of $2 billion allocated by the United States Treasury to four large projects around the country.
'Green' building policies growing - 2007-02-20 Many cities are encouraging developers to build green by offering incentives such as preferential treatment in the permit process.
The Rise of Cool and Sustainable Roofing - 2007-02-19 Demand is growing for high-performance roof systems that meet standards for performance and longevity while also being energy efficient and sustainably constructed.
Adobe's green office space - 2007-02-12 Adobe Systems estimates that cutting waste and energy usage has translated into $1 million in savings annually, not including utilities rebates. The company's investment was $1.2 million.
EPA Launches Green Building Design Challenge - 2007-02-06 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and partners are calling on the nation's architects, builders and others to participate in a competition seeking designs that facilitate reuse and minimize waste.
New Bank Aims to Make It Easier to Build Green - 2007-02-02 A new banking program here aims to encourage developers and investors to start green building projects by offering financial incentives like providing more money at a lower cost, higher loan-to value, and lower interest rates.
Greens Welcome Britain's "Zero Carbon" Homes Goal - 2006-12-14 Environmentalists praised plans laid out by Britain on Wednesday to tackle global warming by making all new housing "zero carbon" in a decade, but questioned what the term would mean in practice.
A wind-powered skyscraper in Paris - 2006-11-29 Developers have selected a design by an award-winning American architect for a bold new building nearly as tall as the Eiffel Tower and powered partly by the wind.
First "green" hospital in state planned for East Side - 2006-11-29 A planned East Side hospital will be the first green health-care facility in the state, with the UAs architecture school teaming with Tucson Medical Center to create an energy-efficient, sustainable building.
New "Eco-modern" Homes For Sale - 2006-11-13 Some interesting new homes have popped up on the Omaha market as part of a neighborhood the architect describes as "Eco-modern."
Builders promote energy efficiency - 2006-11-08 Warehouses and distribution centers might not come to mind as examples of buildings constructed with energy-efficient "green" features.
But that is what's coming, according to an executive with ProLogis, a global company active in the midstate warehouse market that is incorporating more green features in its buildings.
Millionaires' Green Mansions - 2006-11-06 Solar power is cheaper than ever for homes, American families are using geothermal heating and cooling systems, and efficient wind turbines make it a breeze to generate electricity without using polluting fossil fuels.
Hybrids the homes of the future - 2006-11-06 Aaron Needham thinks people will buy a house that is so efficient in saving energy they would pay in a year what most consumers pay in a month.
Study Shows Going Green Saves Schools $100,000 a Year - 2006-11-02 A new national report finds that building "green" would save an average school $100,000 each year - enough to hire two new additional full-time teachers.
US Homeowners Think Green on Improvements - Survey - 2006-11-01 For home owners dreaming of making improvements, environmentally friendly changes are the top choice, according to a survey released on Monday by Wells Fargo.
Days Inn Maximizes Energy Efficiency with Green Hotel Initiative - 2006-10-24 Days Inns - Canada says it is participating in the HAC Green Key Eco-Rating Program administered by the Hotel Association of Canada. Days Inns - Canada is the first mid-scale hotel chain to participate in the program as a brand wide initiative.
NPRC ushers in 'green' home - 2006-10-23 After the heavy-hitter speeches Friday dedicating the Northern Plains Resource Council's new "green" headquarters called Home on the Range, Mayor Ron Tussing strapped on his guitar and belted out his congratulations.
Firemans Fund Introduces Green Building Coverage - 2006-10-12 In response to commercial real estate's green building movement evolving from the benefits to the environment and building owners bottom line, Firemans Fund Insurance has announced Certified Green Building Replacement and Green Upgrade coverages.
California set to open its first green hotel - 2006-10-10 When the $25 million Orchard Garden Hotel opens its doors later this month, just a few blocks away from San Franciscos Union Square, it will be Californias first LEED-certified hotel
Green Construction - 2006-10-02 The enthusiasm for green buildings among developers, public officials, and environmental activists is palpable.
Energy bills cut in 'green' homes - 2006-09-26 A NEW generation of environmentally-conscious
converts in York have kitted their homes out with the latest green technology to combat the soaring costs of energy bills.
County pushes building green - 2006-09-08 Workshop encourages developers to adopt eco-friendly approach, which could reduce energy bills.
HOK Forms Alliance with Australian Firm to Advance Sustainable Design Innovation - 2006-09-07 Global design firm HOK has entered into a strategic alliance with Advanced Environmental, a specialist environmental division of Australia-based Lincolne Scott consulting engineers, to advance sustainable design expertise and innovation in commercial building projects throughout the U.S.
New Solar Hybrid Product Successful in Field Tests - 2006-09-01 Retail stores are interested in the product because they believe the natural lighting will increase sales. Schools and offices like the product because of its potential to increase productivity and lower energy costs.
Wells Fargo Finances Twelfth LEED-Certified Building - 2006-08-18 Wells Fargo said it recently completed financing for its twelfth building that will undergo the Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Design (LEED) certification program.
Two brothers spring for green construction - 2006-08-14 They call themselves "the (future) green capitalists in St. Louis."
Mike and Steve Roberts have invested about $80 million in new residential construction that they hope will achieve certification for green buildings.
Commercial Demand for Green Development Grows, Says New Book - 2006-08-07 More than half of the world's 500 largest corporations issuing sustainability reports in 2005 say that they want to build and occupy real estate that reflects their values, according to Developing Green: Strategies for Success, a new book published by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP).
GM Opens First-Ever LEED-Certified Auto Plant - 2006-08-04 General Motors' new Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant has received a gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program -- the only automotive manufacturing plant in the world to receive LEED certification.
Architect Designs House that Makes Its Own Weather - 2006-08-03 Since the late 1980s his company Enertia Building Systems, Inc. has been building homes that heat and cool themselves with the same forces that generate earths climate.
Northern Ireland Proposes Mandatory Solar or Wind on All New Buildings - 2006-07-25 The Government of Northern Ireland is proposing changes to the Building Regulations which will make the use of renewable energy compulsory in all new buildings from 2008, according to Secretary of State Peter Hain MP.
Oregon Architect Beats Heat with Radiant Cooling - 2006-07-19 When forecasters predict triple-digit weather for the Portland area, architects and staff at Opsis Architecture look forward to being in the office.
Integrated Design Needed to Achieve Energy Goals - 2006-07-19 More can be done to achieve the Department of Energy's (DOE) goal to achieve marketable zero-energy buildings by 2025, concludes findings published in a recent study of low-energy, high-performance commercial buildings in the U.S.
Design Renewable Energy into Carbon-Smart Buildings - 2006-07-13 Architecture and building design must undergo a rapid transformation as a key step toward reducing carbon emissions enough to avoid the catastrophic effects of global warming.
EPA Honors NYC's Green Buildings in Competition - 2006-06-28 Architects using the best that technology has to offer in New York's green building industry were honored recently for projects that help protect the environment while working to bring natural light, power and energy efficiency to the city skyline.
UK Homes to Get Compulsory Energy Rating - 2006-06-15 Energy ratings similar to those produced for refrigerators and washing machines will have to be produced for every home bought and sold in England and Wales, the government announced on Wednesday.
Cutting energy use in buildings could save EU billions - 2006-06-14 According to a fresh report by the European Insulation Manufacturers Association (EURIMA), a renewed, concerted effort to cut energy use in buildings across the EU 25 would save Europeans about 270 billion euro a year.
Providence medical center turns green - 2006-06-09 Providence Health System's new medical center in Newberg will be the first hospital building in the United States to acquire enough renewable electric power to meet all its needs.
London to Cut Emissions with Radically Green Building Regs - 2006-06-02 London's new developments will have to generate 20% of their own energy from renewables as the capital radically revises its development plan to cut carbon emissions, Mayor Ken Livingstone has announced.
Green roofs are cool! - 2006-05-26 The first life-cycle assessment of green roofs confirms that they save energy as well as improve the larger environment.
Students take peek at 'green' school - 2006-05-25 The school, being built by John Kreis Construction, will meet a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high performance, sustainable buildings.
Bill Approved to Strengthen Energy Savings, RE at Federal Level - 2006-05-24 The U.S. House of Representatives approved an amendment offered by House Science Committee Ranking Member Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN), which he says would save more than $200 million a year by making the Federal Government a leader in energy efficiency.
Victorian Renewable Energy Target Shows Promise Down Under - 2006-05-22 Under the Victorian Government's proposed Renewable Energy Target scheme, more than one fifth of Victorian homes could be supplied with zero- emission electricity at less than $1 per month, according to a new report.
Green Building Survey Shows 20% Growth in 2005, 30% in 2006 - 2006-05-04 Preliminary results of a McGraw-Hill Construction/National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey indicated that there was a 20% increase in 2005 among those in the home building community who are focusing their attention on green, environmentally- re
Green Homes Sell Better, U.K. Survey Shows - 2006-04-03 Seven out of ten U.K. homebuyers would pay more for an energy-efficient home, and almost half are prepared to invest an extra £5-10,000 in an eco-house with advanced energy and water-saving features, new research reveals.
China to Push for Energy-saving Buildings - 2006-03-29 China will develop more energy-efficient buildings during the 11th Five-Year Guidelines period (2006-2010) in line with its plans to foster an energy-saving and environment-friendly society, Minister of Construction Wang Guangtao said in Beijing Tuesday.
REI Steps up to 20% Green Power - 2006-03-29 Outdoor gear retailer Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) has pledged to purchase 10 million kilowatt hours of green power, or 20% of the company's national electricity usage.
REEEP Funds More Renewable Energy Projects in Developing Countries - 2006-03-28 In keeping with increased funding promises made last fall from the UK, the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) will now fund more than 30 new projects, including several in new countries.
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