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British Columbia schools use radiant heating, energy efficiency to earn green building awards
Two major academic institutions in British Columbia, Canada, have been recognized for their sustainable design and construction.
Two major academic institutions in British Columbia, Canada, have been recognized for their sustainable design and construction.
The modern business climate has made the adoption of green buildings all the more important to companies, as tenants want to operate in clean and cost-efficient space and many organizations want to appease the public concern by maintaining environmental practices.
Though one Utah ranch has all of the modern fixtures that money can buy, part of the appeal of the residences that are contained within this property is the expansive views that they provide to owners and their guests.
The YMCA of Greater Nashua in New Hampshire recently underwent a significant renovation project to increase the energy efficiency of the structure, and the installation was so effective that it led National Grid Gas to award the organization with a $117,000 energy rebate.
The adoption of energy efficient technology and sustainable buildings is often one that the government struggles with, as convincing the public to spend a little more on upfront costs is often a challenge.
A new airport terminal is nearing completion in Duluth, Minnesota, as last-second changes and installations are being made to ensure that the facility is as energy efficient as possible.
People from all over the local government of Jersey City, New Jersey, gathered to break the ground on a new $87 million headquarters for the city's Department of Public Works and Incinerator Authority.
The construction of the new Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department in Brazil, Indiana, is set to finish at the end of June, as the building crews are finishing the last minute work on the energy efficient structure.
The use of energy efficient products, recycled materials and sustainable and green building practices can help a company or organization obtain a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The recently completed plans for renovation of the Darien, Connecticut YMCA have led many in the community to applaud the local government and project architects, as the new facility will combine energy efficiency and safe comfort for children who enter the building.