(7/3/09) Despite the numerous, impactful and relatively easy to implement steps to improve energy efficieny in multifamily housing, this sector is largely ignored for economic and other reasons.
(6/1/09) The current market in the construction industry is pushing towards building green and building with a conscious effort towards sustainable and better buildings. But what does this all mean?
(4/15/09) A benefit of approaching sustainable building from a philosophical perspective allows for more creativity, openness, and the ability to be accepted by many, due to the lack of constraints or guidelines.
Green Tips
Check to see if your refrigerator is airtight by closing the refrigerator door on a piece of paper or a dollar bill so that the paper or bill is half in and half out. If you can pull the paper out easily, your refrigerator is leaking air and losing energy, and the door seal may need to be replaced.
Featured Report
Trash & Recycling By Material
See which materials generate the most trash, and also which are recycled most
SEE Forum on Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Waste Management, Recycling ... It includes in its format a Congress and Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE & RES), SEE Solar Exhibition and 'Save the Planet' - Conference and Exhibition on Waste Management, Recycling and Environment. ...Bay Area Green Architect Works with Energy Upgrade California to Help ... Paul Welschmeyer, principal of Bay Area architectural design firm Paul Welschmeyer Architects, is now available to give presentations at California architecture firms on the importance of integrating increased energy efficiency measures into ...Renewable Energy Certification Helps Professionals to Land Green Jobs A report took the pulse of the green jobs sector, evaluating the supply and demand for energy efficiency, green collar and renewable energy jobs in the United States. According to the study, there's a significant need for qualified professionals in the ...
