As part of the integrated design build team lead by PCL Construction & Steinberg Architects, Green Dinosaur wins the California State University, Fullerton’s Student Housing Phase III Design-Build competition. The project is targeting LEED-NC Gold Certification.
By 2009, 80% of corporate America is expected to be engaged in green at least 16% of the time, and 20% will be engaged in green 60% of the time.
Buildings are one of the heaviest consumers of natural resources and account for a significant portion of the greenhouse gas emissions that affect climate change. In the U.S., buildings account for 39% of all CO2 emissions.
The LEED for New Construction rating system was first released in 2000. LEED for Homes was launched in December 2007. Every business day, $464 million worth of construction registers with LEED.
U.S. Buildings Impacts on Resources: 39% of total energy consumption - 71% of electricity consumption - 39% CO2 emissions - 36% of all greenhouse gas emissions.
PepsiCo offered a detailed glimpse of its water stewardship efforts today with the launch of its inaugural water report, which also coincides with Stockholm...
" class="slickTip" target="_blank" >IBM Steps Up Water-Management Projects Around the Globe
From China to Chesapeake Bay, IBM has kicked off four projects that will sharpen its focus on water issues.
A new report from the Carbon Disclosure Project examines the business case for putting carbon management near the top of the agendas for 10...
Harrison Ford and conservation.org
Thursday, 14 August 2008 12:34
Harrison Ford loses an acre of chest hair to promote deforestation of the rain forest for conservation international.
Every year, the burning and slashing of forests releases as much carbon dioxide as all the cars, trucks, and planes in the world. The forests are lost there, but felt here. So join Harrison Ford and thousands of other individuals in protecting forests and curbing climate change.
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50 ideas for shrinking your carbon footprint
Here are some recommendations to get you started. Avoid overwhelming yourself with drastic changes. It’s best to view this process like you would if you were adopting healthy eating instead of going on a crash diet. So do one thing new each week or each month and see your carbon footprint shrink over time.
California Adopts Green Building Code for All New Construction
Sunday, 10 August 2008 13:49
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California Building Standards Commission adopted a green building code yesterday for all new construction statewide as part of a rules package that policymakers said was the first of its kind in the nation.
Adherence to the California Green Building Standards Code [PDF], which takes effect in 180 days, will be voluntary until 2010, when its provisions are expected to become mandatory, commission leaders said. The voluntary period gives builders, local governments and communities time to adapt to the new rules, the commission said.The code sets targets for energy efficiency, water consumption, dual plumbing systems for potable and recyclable water, diversion of construction waste from landfills and use of environmentally sensitive materials in construction and design, including eco-friendly flooring, carpeting, paint, coatings, thermal insulation and acoustical wall and ceiling panels.
