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Will Architects Ignite the Spark on the Vietnam Green Building Scene?
Posted on July 25, 2011 | No CommentsVietnam welcomes an influx of American designers, but only time will tell if they take the opportunity to help ignite the Vietnam green building scene. Architects, builders and urban planners... -
Check Out the World’s Greenest Parking Garage
Posted on May 13, 2011 | No CommentsGreen cars, green buildings, green style… why not green parking! Canopy Airport Parking facility, which services Denver International Airport, gets a green upgrade with 4,200 stalls worth of sustainable parking space at... -
Slideshow: From Brownfields to Hot Oakland Properties
Posted on March 23, 2011 | 3 CommentsBrownfields are unused or abandoned commercial and industrial properties that are suspected of or known to be contaminated. Through remediation and redevelopment, these properties can help to revitalize a neighborhood... -
Potrero Library Goes Green
Posted on November 30, 2010 | No CommentsHave you been to the Potrero Branch Library lately? Did you notice anything different? When the library was remodeled earlier this year, it didn't just re-open as a seismically safe building that was fully accessible to the disabled, and technologically updated -- it received a green makeover! The renovation is part of San Francisco 's Branch Library Improvement Program (BLIP). -
Green, affordable homes by design — choose your favorite
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsWhen FreeGreen asked the design community to bring progressive home ideas to mainstream America, limedesign's Lauren Takeda and Michelle Soliman were among 400 entrants who answered the call -- presenting a two-story, 1,795 square foot green starter home, designed with an open, loft-style. -
CityCenter Las Vegas, where bling is green
Posted on February 14, 2010 | 1 Comment -
this week’s top news
Posted on December 9, 2009 | No CommentsLocal: CA Air Resources Board issues draft cap & trade regs National / International: Climate Change Conference highlights Phrase of the week: Global Warming LEED tips: Ecumen – Greening senior centers using LEED for... -
this week’s top news
Posted on October 30, 2009 | No CommentsLocal: New! SF Climate Action Portal National / International: Boxer and Kerry introduced climate legislation to cut emissions 20% by 2020 and more than 80% by 2050 Phrase of the week: Gray... -
today’s top news
Posted on October 23, 2009 | No CommentsTop news of the day from Behind the Green Scene. -
NRDF tips for commercial LEED certification
Posted on October 20, 2009 | No CommentsThe National Resource Defense Fund (NRDF) offers 5 tips for obtaining LEED certification. Set a clear environmental target. Before you begin the design phase of your project, decide what level...
