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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Exposition in Denver.
”, shouts a man from the crowd of over 10,000 at the Temple University basketball arena during Hillary Clinton’s Q&A session with USGBC CEO Rick Fedrizzi after her Keynote speech last night at Greenbuild 2013 in Philadelphia. Talk she did, and with knowledge and tenacity she spoke.
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I do not claim to have any business marketing expertise, but Greenbuild has been the number one source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice! And Greenbuild is sustainable. Greenbuild 2015 in Washington, DC will be “the” target rich environment for green people this year.
while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. and… the communication and adoption of standard and/or “best practice” construction planning and delivery methods specific to all aspects of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. .”
while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. and… the communication and adoption of standard and/or “best practice” construction planning and delivery methods specific to all aspects of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. .”
Paul Bertram, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP and director of environment and sustainability for Kingspan Insulated Panels N.A., will present a white paper during the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 2013 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry.
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Department of the Environment (DDOE) regarding the Green Building Act (GBA). The deadline for implementation of the LEED mandate should be extended to 2013 or later. How can I make this claim? Because the D.C. Government does not understand what a LEED mandate actually entails. I was recently reviewing materials published by the D.C.
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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.
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economy,” said McKenna. ”We hope the data will be used as a resource for our nation’s leaders to continue working to create a sustainable and vibrant manufacturing environment.” . “The study conducted by IHS provides valuable information for policymakers on the industry’s overall impact on the U.S.
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