Articles related to "Sustainable Buildings"

The new Surry Hills library in Sydney attracted hundreds of new members before it was officially opened, with its striking design and wide range of services.

The Friends Community School, a Quaker-based institution located in College Park, Maryland, is building their new classroom facility entirely out of straw bales.

Architect Edward Mazria hopes to avert catastrophic climate change by convincing governments and industry in North America to adopt sustainable building standards.

Before investigating green building options, identify ways to reduce a building's footprint and reuse existing building stock.

Not all things "green" are necessarily benign. Building Science Corporation poses serious questions about sustainable design practises.

Windows can be enhanced from the interior with plantation shutters or on the exterior with decorative or storm shutters. Both add curb appeal and enhance home equity.

Strategies for effective, sustainable and green practices should be a priority for managing the present and future growth of communities.

Technology advancements allowed builders to design and construct energy efficient buildings at an affordable price. However, not all buildings marketed as green are such.

Sustainable buildings, green architecture, and conservation of energy and water were highlights of a conference and show for interior designers and facility managers.

Each year, California wildfires destroy homes. When techniques like firebreaks are prohibited by environmentalist activists, fireproof houses are a protective measure.

Rock retaining walls look great, add to home equity, and add curb appeal to residential landscaping, but installing one is hard work and may strain the home budget.

Stamped concrete is also known as imprinted and patterned. Used on patios, pool decks, walkways, and even driveways, it's a durable substitute for wood, flagstones, more.

A look into deconstruction versus demolition and its impacts on the environment.

It takes more than green construction materials to create sustainable design. Apply three tests to verify the sustainability of green buildings.

A residential fence can perform many duties: to keep the guard dog from roaming, marking a property line, as part of a residential security system, or for privacy.

Home remodelling to green standards brings numerous benefits that go beyond less expensive utility bills and being good to the environment.

At 236 metres and 58 storeys in height, The Bow qualifies as a very tall building. Its most innovative characteristic is the steel structure which girds the tower.

Successful home remodeling contractors make money because they pay attention to a set of details; whether a bath remodel, a kitchen makeover, or updating the entire home.

While LEED and green buildings are ways to build more sustainably, living buildings move beyond current standards to enhance and restore urban environments.

Sustainable design can be a source of inspiration for organizations concerned with sustainability. Managers can improve their approach with three sustainable designs.

Tacking on green building products to a design may earn points in a green rating system but it's a lousy strategy for realizing enduring architecture people will love.

The LEED certification system for buildings unites architects, engineers and other design and construction professionals in pursuit of sustainable objectives.

The Living Building Challenge is a set of standards that will make buildings more eco-friendly using renewable resources and self-treating water systems.

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu's Disclose At Lowest GRI G3 Guideline Application Level in 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report.

Green building and recycling are all the rage today. So it's no surprise that Vancouver would jump on the bandwagon for construction of the 2010 Winter Olympic Village.

Green jobs will make up a larger segment of the workforce once the economy booms. Here are some resources for those who are interested in green careers.

The choices we all make as consumers have an impact on the environment. Will public opinion about global warming change how you enjoy your favorite form of grape juice?

A window seat, complete with cushions, can function as storage space, bookshelves, and a place to relax while reading, birding, or just enjoying nature and landscaping.

It takes sustainable building materials to build a green home. It will cost more. But it's a good investment in home equity, and if done right, will lower utility bills.

The City of Calgary's recently opened Water Centre is delivering on its sustainable promises with lower energy consumption and a building employees love to work in.

First generation strategies for rating energy efficiency in buildings are being superseded by the LEED® Canada Initiative, the next stage in green building measurement.

Hiram Farm Living & Learning Community is an experiment in healing; first for autistic patients, but also for the land, the local food stream, and the general community.

Green building concerns like energy efficiency and built-in flexibility are changing the traditional understanding and physical expression of architecture's goals.

Sustainability is an architectural goal with repercussions for the design of building assemblies. Faulty construction and poor components compromise service life.

Cradle to Cradle sustainable design challenges conventional environmental thinking and practice. Ask three questions to verify a product's green claims.

In sustainable architecture, the building pro forma accounts for embodied energy as well as the material costs of land acquisition, design and construction.

Things are changing in the floor covering industry. Consumers are asking for greener, renewable building materials, avoiding plush nylon carpeting and linoleum tile.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification was pioneered by the USGBC (US Green Building Council) to reduce home building's environmental impact.

Want to travel greener, and cut carbon emissions? Use these green travel tips to plan an earth-friendly trip. Added bonus: Greener can be cheaper when it comes to travel.

Searching for good Valentine's Day gift ideas? Why give a dozen roses or a box of chocolate when something that lasts longer is available? How about a bath remodel?

Insulation maintains the home's temperature. It pays for itself in energy conservation and lower utility bills. Use spray insulation for new homes, blown for existing.

ICFs are a green building technology that is fast gaining market share in the construction industry. Hollow Styrofoam blocks are stacked and poured with concrete.

LEED's "loose fit, long life" sustainable design approach to green commercial architecture is good for business, the environment, and the workplace.

Sustainable stone flooring prices range from expensive to budget. Durable travertine, a natural sedimentary rock, is between limestone and marble in price and formation.

Working with HOK, a global leader in sustainable design, the Calgary Health Region is raising the bar on hospital design and construction with a LEED® building.

The Earthship design uses thermal mass, green energy, and recycled building materials to create a self-sustaining home. It may be the next big thing in eco-building.

Vermont has become a mecca for fans of gourmet food. This summer a variety of festivals offer opportunities to sample some of Vermont's finest artisanal foods.

Helen Mills, vice-president of Green Gardeners, says that when you are inside at night and you hear a rustling outside, you may think it is the leaves in the wind.

Home flooring is one of the basic residential remodel items to focus on. Choices include terrazzo, ceramic tile, natural stone, laminate, hardwood, carpet, and more.