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Tag Archives: Green Maintenance
Saving Wheeler Terrace
October 4, 2010 – 7:30 am
Located in the D.C. Highlands Neighborhood, the Wheeler Terrace Apartments’ geothermal system has reduced energy consumption by 25%. In a ribbon cutting ceremony in late September 2010 – that could only be described as a collective, “Yes We Can!” – the project’s partners were ecstatic as they announced this lastest glory moment. After the required year of operation, the project had exceeded the criteria needed to earn the coveted U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Gold certification. Only four years ago, Wheeler Terrace was planned for demolition when its Section 8 residences decided to rescue themselves.
Finding a Green Vendor
September 10, 2010 – 7:08 am
While many manufacturers and distributors have floundered during the recession, those producing GreenSeal certified products are flourishing. EcoLabs, Inc., a St. Paul-based company, is the epitome of how profitable these products can be.
Does Your Association Have a Sustainability Committee?
August 16, 2010 – 6:30 am
A robust and active sustainability committee can enhance the value of an association membership and ensure members have the information they need to keep their property values high and their units attractive to new green renters.
Regulation of 83,000 Chemicals Moves Forward
May 7, 2010 – 7:09 am
In late April 2010 both houses of Congress were motivated to move the Safe Chemicals Act (SCA) forward in response to constituents who want the 83,000 chemicals to which Americans are exposed tested, studied and banned when appropriate.
Green as the New Mantra: What Tenants May Want
February 20, 2010 – 5:38 am
Vacancy rates are up and as managers struggle to lease vacant units, the competition for prospective tenants is ferocious. Here we offer suggestions for green property maintenance, repairs and general practices that will attract and retain the uber-green tenant, a rapidly expanding class.
An Interview with James Barry of 1000 Green Supers Program
January 8, 2010 – 3:58 pm
An exclusive interview with James Barry, Manager of Program Development for the Thomas Shortman Training Fund and the innovative joint management-labor training program for 1000 NYC’s Residential Building Superintendents to eliminate ‘dirty’ practices in existing multifamily buildings.