UC Berkeley Childcare Center Awarded LEED’s Silver Medal

The University of California, Berkeley celebrated its recently awarded LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its new, green campus childcare center.
The Haste Street Child Development Center incorporates energy and water conservation techniques, non-toxic materials and furnishings, green cleaning methods, recycling stations, and organic meals. Not only is the facility eco-friendly, […]

CFCC is Winner of NC Sustainable Building Design Competition

A team of Architectural Technologies students from Cape Fear Community College has won the 7th annual North Carolina Sustainable Building Design Competition. The state-wide competition evaluates students’ abilities to design sustainable buildings in line with conventional construction costs.
This years challenge was to design an energy-efficient duplex that considered the needs of the elderly. […]

A Green Kids’ Cottage

Kensington Metropark in Milford, Michigan, is a 4,481 acre park system where visitors can participate in numerous outdoor activities. Many volunteers helped construct a new addition to the park, a 300 sq ft building made only from local, natural materials like wood, mud, straw, rocks.

American Institute of Architects Lists Top 10 Green Buildings

The AIA has made its selections of top green projects around the country, which include innovative environmental centers; school and library buildings, office and meeting spaces, and condominiums.
Green areas of focus include:  energy efficiency, water conservation strategies, natural storm-water management systems, proper site selection and building orientation, renewable energy solutions, daylighting measures, sustainable materials selection, […]

Savings on Green Gifts

A season of gift-giving is right around the corner, from Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, to graduation and anniversaries, you may be wondering where to shop for eco-friendly gifts.
Co-Op America has the latest scoop on spring savings for green gifts, like organic chocolates, treats, and flowers; conflict-free jewelry; natural clothing and personal care items; home […]

Santa Monica’s Free Green Expo

AltBuild, the alternative building materials and design expo, is a free green event happening this weekend. Designed to enlighten those interested in sustainable building, decorating, and living, the event will include 150 exhibits, seminars, and green building tours.
The expo takes place today and tomorrow at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium from 10am until 5pm. […]

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