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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.
We Can Wait for the Tech but Should We?
September 17, 2010 – 7:30 am
Professor Michael Grätzel of the Lausanne Federal Technology Institute won the 2010 Millenium Technology prize of 800,000 Euros, with a mind-boggling PV cell that is so small it does not scatter light. Certainly a molecular-sized invention has many applications for solar collection, but can green builders and communities wait?
How to Search for a Green Rental
August 24, 2010 – 7:00 am
Searching for an apartment on-line is a truly great way to limit the time and energy normally invested in finding a rental. Although nothing beats actually viewing an apartment, new tools can help eliminate properties that could never meet your needs.
Salvage & Reclamation Remodeling with Paolo Design
July 12, 2010 – 7:30 am
How did a residential gut-rehab reduce energy consumption by as much as 75%? We asked Paul Scardina of Paolo Design Group about his winning design for the official LEED for Homes Platinum Certification his project received last year and learned he also salvaged, reclaimed and re-used 99 percent of the generated construction waste. In a word? Wow!
3rd Party Appeals: BANANAS or Legit?
June 28, 2010 – 6:20 am
Northland Pines High School was the first LEED Gold Certification of a high school and the first ever challenged through a third party appeal. We wondered about the implications for green building and asked attorney Shari Shapiro, an expert in Green Building law, for her opinion on the certification process.
Wednesdays with Will Clark: Carbon, Corporate Insight and Uncommon Sense
June 23, 2010 – 6:30 am
In the second part of our interview, veteran asset manager Will Clark again focuses on multifamily operations and sustainability and shares his expertise and experience with a refreshing candor. His ideas and solutions are practical, profitable and based on a valuable, real world view.
Builders Sue to Slow Green Building
June 22, 2010 – 6:30 am
King5 News in Seattle reported recently that the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIA of Washington)had filed a federal court lawsuit in an attempt to block the new statewide green building codes scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2010.
The Eco-Friendly Edge
June 17, 2010 – 7:04 am
According to Kiwano Marketing co-owner, Sofia Ribeiro, eco-friendly properties have an important edge over the competition. Here are a few tips for getting that green message across.