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Green Buildings Are the Future - 0 views

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shared by Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 10 Mar 09 - Cached

Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 10 Mar 09

The building sector is the biggest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. Energy used in U.S. buildings produces about 43 percent of carbon dioxide emissions. However, buildings certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) have less impact on the environment, according to theGreen Building Impact Report 2008. The report assessed non-residential construction because it accounts for 40 percent of the environmental burden from the buildings sector.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The building sector is the biggest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. Energy used in U.S. buildings produces about 43 percent of carbon dioxide emissions. However, buildings certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) have less impact on the environment, according to theGreen Building Impact Report 2008. The report assessed non-residential construction because it accounts for 40 percent of the environmental burden from the buildings sector.</div>

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Green Buildings Reduce Carbon Emissions - 0 views

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shared by Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 20 Apr 09 - Cached

Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 20 Apr 09

The operation of buildings in the U.S. accounts for 43 percent of all U.S. carbon emissions, and 76 percent of U.S. electricity use. Every year five billion square feet are built in the U.S., five billion feet are renovated, and 1.75 billion square feet of buildings are demolished. Energy conservation and efficiency improvements in the building sector have the "greatest potential for an effective near-term mitigation wedge for climate change," according to a study cited by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The operation of buildings in the U.S. accounts for 43 percent of all U.S. carbon emissions, and 76 percent of U.S. electricity use. Every year five billion square feet are built in the U.S., five billion feet are renovated, and 1.75 billion square feet of buildings are demolished. Energy conservation and efficiency improvements in the building sector have the "greatest potential for an effective near-term mitigation wedge for climate change," according to a study cited by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).</div>

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Business Better: What is Open-Sourced Green Building? - 0 views

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shared by Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 04 Jun 09 - Cached

Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 04 Jun 09

Open-sourced green building sounds like an oxymoron. However, FreeGreen.com provides open-sourced green building designs. Started in April 2008, the year-old company opened up its website for architects to upload their designs and set the price for them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Open-sourced green building sounds like an oxymoron. However, FreeGreen.com provides open-sourced green building designs. Started in April 2008, the year-old company opened up its website for architects to upload their designs and set the price for them. </div>

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Triumph Modular - 0 views

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shared by Janelle Fortes on 25 Jan 12 - No Cached

Janelle Fortes on 25 Jan 12

One of the largest fleets of modular buildings and container storage in the Northeast. Offering permanent and temporary modular buildings for schools and businesses, including sustainable, LEED certified classrooms, mobile office trailers, permanent or temporary prefabricated space for hospitals, constructions sites, retail establishments and more.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">One of the largest fleets of modular buildings and container storage in the Northeast. Offering permanent and temporary modular buildings for schools and businesses, including sustainable, LEED certified classrooms, mobile office trailers, permanent or temporary prefabricated space for hospitals, constructions sites, retail establishments and more.</div>

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Business Better: Patagonia: A Sustainable Sportswear Company - 0 views

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shared by Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 04 Jun 09 - Cached

Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 04 Jun 09

"Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis," reads the mission statement of sportswear clothing company, Patagonia. The Ventura, California based company makes sportswear from "environmentally sensitive materials" such as organic cotton and hemp. To date, Patagonia has given $34 million to environmental organizations.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis," reads the mission statement of sportswear clothing company, Patagonia. The Ventura, California based company makes sportswear from "environmentally sensitive materials" such as organic cotton and hemp. To date, Patagonia has given $34 million to environmental organizations.</div>

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With Building Materials UK Adding a Bedroom was a Breeze - 1 views

My parents are coming and have plans in living for good here at London. My house is out of bedrooms so I made up my mind and planned to convert my garage into a bedroom. That way, my parents will h...

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started by Andrew Dal on 07 Apr 11 no follow-up yet

Green Gina: Green Hotels Have Competitive Advantage - 0 views

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shared by Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 07 Mar 09 - Cached

Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 07 Mar 09

The U.S. 2009 Lodging Report, published by Ernst & Young, LLP calls green hotels a global "niche trend" within the hotel industry whose growth is fueled by several factors: governments with requirements to build greener, investors, and hotel companies.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The U.S. 2009 Lodging Report, published by Ernst & Young, LLP calls green hotels a global "niche trend" within the hotel industry whose growth is fueled by several factors: governments with requirements to build greener, investors, and hotel companies.</div>

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Poznan: A View From the South | Use Celsias.com - reduce global °Celsius - 0 views

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shared by Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 05 Feb 09 - Cached

Gina-Marie Cheeseman on 05 Feb 09

Sunita Narain heads India's Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a non-governmental, public interest research and advocacy organization set up for research, lobbying and communicating on issues of sustainable and equitable development. The centre's efforts include spreading awareness, research and advocacy, education and training, building a knowledge base, and pollution monitoring.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sunita Narain heads India's Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a non-governmental, public interest research and advocacy organization set up for research, lobbying and communicating on issues of sustainable and equitable development. The centre's efforts include spreading awareness, research and advocacy, education and training, building a knowledge base, and pollution monitoring.</div>

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Beautiful Interiors: Thanks to Plaster Walls - 1 views

People say that the entire appearance of my room is beautiful, striking and has artistic effects. One often looks at beautiful homes and home interiors because of the plaster coving. Home remodelin...

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started by Andrew Dal on 13 Apr 11 no follow-up yet

Saved by the Fire Curtains - 1 views

Last week, our microwave oven overheated and there were black smokes coming out from it. I am asthmatic and inhaling fire smoke could be crucial to my health. Thanks to Building Materials UK fire c...

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started by Andrew Dal on 15 Apr 11 no follow-up yet

Acoustic Suspended Ceilings for Enhance Productivity - 1 views

Productivity problem at work was greatly enhanced with the help of acoustic suspended ceiling from BuildingMaterialsUK. That was what I experienced as a manager in a small accounting firm in London...

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started by Andrew Dal on 19 Apr 11 no follow-up yet

Our favourite Outdoor Area - 1 views

Creative Outdoors is truly the best when it comes to designing a Patio in Adelaide. They were able to build a very attractive design out of the concept that I gave them. And it is not only my fami...

started by creative outdoors on 06 Dec 12 no follow-up yet

My Amazing Pergola - 1 views

started by creative outdoors on 04 Jan 13 no follow-up yet

High Quality Retaining Walls - 1 views

I was planning to have my own retaining walls, but I have not found the best company that can readily make one for me. Good thing that I visited my friend's place and saw his well-built retaining w...

started by Emily Winter on 04 Jan 13 no follow-up yet

Adding Value And Beauty To My Home - 1 views

Last month, I have visited my friend whose outdoor area is truly amazing due to a very lovely outdoor structure. I then thought of having a pergola in my home to enhance my dull backyard. So I ask...

started by creative outdoors on 29 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

Reclaimed Wood Box Beams | Faux Wood Beams - 0 views

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shared by Janelle Fortes on 24 Jan 12 - No Cached

Janelle Fortes on 24 Jan 12

Three-sided box beams made from a variety of reclaimed wood for easy and green home improvement and renovation

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Three-sided box beams made from a variety of reclaimed wood for easy and green home improvement and renovation </div>

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Sprout Space Sustainable Architecture | Modular Classroom Design - 0 views

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