Although the name ‘bed bug’ makes us think the bugs are found only in our bedrooms, infestations can be anywhere humans are. What works to eradicate this pest in multifamily? Here’s the scoop.
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Tag Archives: EPA
The EPA & Multifamily Mid-Rise & Highrise
May 18, 2010 – 5:14 am
If you go to this link on the ENERGY STAR website you will find that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) list the following building types as qualifying for the ENERGY STAR New Homes certification programs:
All residential units in multifamily buildings three stories and under.
Units in four- and five-story [...]
Candlelight: Worth the risk?
April 8, 2010 – 6:00 am
What does candlelight really add to ambiance? Generally the introduction into your home of pollutants generated by burning diesel oil.
Robin Rogers and Rocky Top Living
April 7, 2010 – 6:30 am
Robin Rogers is the Architectural Designer for Rocky Top, a ten home sustainable hill-top development in Yakima situated with views of the ag fields below and easy access to trails, wineries, organic food farms and rivers.
Energy Efficiency Begins With a Plan
February 16, 2010 – 7:45 am
With occupancy rates and down and fewer qualified renters, it can be a challenge for multifamily property managers to meet their budgets. One way to increase net operating income is through improved energy efficiency. By improving energy performance property managers increase asset value, enhance market competitiveness, and promote an image of community and corporate responsibility.
A Free 12-Step Program for Climate Abusers
February 9, 2010 – 7:29 am
Let’s face it. Until we admit we have a problem we won’t make any progress. Our feeble attempts to cut back or even our best-intentioned half-measures to compensate for energy mismanagement will merely serve to camouflage the real problem. Time is not on our side. We are hurting our families, our communities, our environment and ourselves, yet we seem powerless to stop. To me this [...]
EPA: Parking Reduction 101
February 8, 2010 – 7:28 am
It is estimated that each time residential density doubles, auto ownership falls by 32% to 40% when more destinations can be reached on foot or bicycle. Of course, in a built environment de-constructing a lot is less practical than new construction. However, it is worth considering approaching your city planners with a proposal to ask for a reduction in your property’s required parking.
New EPA Lead-Safe Education Mandatory in April
February 5, 2010 – 7:14 am
As of April 22, 2010, any employee or contractor who performs renovations, repairs and/or painting in a residential structure, child care facility or school built prior to 1978 will be required to have EPA-accredited training. Incidentally, this includes apartments.
The Sacrificial Lawn
January 30, 2010 – 8:22 am
If you have been flipping through gardening magazines and longing for that spring lawn, we need to talk. Candidly, I love turf grass as much as the next American, but unless you contemplate raising sheep, don’t waste your time, money and water on a big lawn.