November 13, 2008
by Environmental Building Strategies
in Energy
A recent article from the USGBC highlights President-Elect Barack Obama’s movement towards a green economy stemming from the creation of more efficient, green buildings:
LEED Initiatives: 12 federal agencies or departments | 31 states
| 108 cities | 30 counties | 28 towns
November 2008
The New Agenda: A New Energy Economy and 5 Million Green Jobs
With more than 500 energy and climate advisors, President-Elect Barack
Obama campaigned on an aggressive and detailed plan to strengthen the
economy, spur green job creation, and protect the environment. More
November 12, 2008
by Environmental Building Strategies
in Green Building, Renewable Energy
Tags: Green Building, Reads, Renewable Energy
Couple describes building Green House!
Below are tid bits from the article –
“In addition, the house uses five Sunearth solar collectors to store the sun’s energy, a geothermal water furnace to provide cooling in summer and a backup heat source in winter, solar glass on the south and east sides of the house with overhangs to block the sun in the summer.”
“Banks do not like it,” he said. ” It doesn’t fit the standard, inefficient way of buildng. We’re so very far behind Europe.” More
November 9, 2008
by Environmental Building Strategies
in Green Building
Tags: Green Building, Sustainable Site
During a Sustainable Building Course this weekend it became evident that a real divide in the world exists of which most Americans are completely unaware. I want to share with everyone the presentation that brought this divide to reality for us here at Environmental Building Strategies. Organic Architect presented this to us, and their company satisfies many of the same principles that Environmental Building Strategies embodies. Please read through this presentation and learn about how you can contribute in ways beyond the built environment.
November 6, 2008
by Environmental Building Strategies
in LEED
Tags: Green Building, LEED
LEED emerged over the past few years as the ultimate rating system for green buildings. It brings both critics and advocates. Some argue that LEED buildings are not always as efficient as statistics claim them to be, others cite it as an accreditation easily attained with adequate funds. While there may be some flaws with the existing system, most seem to agree that it appears to be moving in the right direction. One writer highlights an overheard conversation between sales representatives from a construction product company. More
November 6, 2008
by Environmental Building Strategies
in Green Building, LEED
Tags: Green Building, LEED, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Site, USGBC
4. “Conserve Building Materials, Reduce Construction Waste, and Sensibly Use Natural Resources.” Recycling old materials, using products like bamboo which has a short regeneration time, and focusing on attaining materials from nearby all contribute to the conservation of natural resources. 5. “Protect and Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality.” Monitoring levels of carbon dioxide as well as maintaining adequate air ventilation contribute to this environmental quality. It is also important to stray from using toxics that create a “new-building smell,” as well as to focus on aesthetics such as adequate daylight and views of the outdoors.
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