The CBS series “The Good Wife” is a green production. From the practices on the set to the scenes they film they are being green.
The set has made significant reductions in waste … using soda fountains instead of cans of soda, mostly eliminating paper plates and plastic ware, using reusable water bottles and sending scene / script rewrites electronically rather than printing paper copies.
The CBS series “The Good Wife” is a green production. From the practices on the set to the scenes they film they are being green.
The set has made significant reductions in waste … using soda fountains instead of cans of soda, mostly eliminating paper plates and plastic ware, using reusable water bottles and sending scene / script rewrites electronically rather than printing paper copies.
Appalachian State students present their graduate research to North Carolina state politicians. The Solar Homestead students share their experience with zero-energy
home design. …
… “The core house draws power from a photovoltaic canopy, supported by outbuilding modules or OMs, which are reminiscent of traditional lean-to sheds.” …
Churches seek sustainability in the design of their building. …
… “With the help of his team members, Doxey designed five new
prototype buildings for the church that will receive LEED certification, three of which are completely solar powered.” …
Via Brigham Young University: Building the Green Church.
Pythagoras Solar’s energy efficient windows will generate solar power during a pilot project at Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower. The test is being conducted on south facing windows on the 56th floor. The solar windows are an example of building integrated photovoltaics, or BIPVs. …
After building a very efficient building in Boulder, Colorado, the NERL is building an extension that is 17 % more efficient. How ? By looking at changes in available technology in the last year that can bring energy improvements.
Tastykake opened the world’s largest LEED bakery in the world at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The facility is a reuse of any existing structure and the facility has lots of green technology. It is going for LEED Silver certification.
Green features include a white roof, solar panels on the roof and bike racks to encourage carbon free commuting.
Syracuse University students worked with consultants to create an eco friendly green office at the University’s Smith Hall.
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… teams of ISD 351 students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) presented their green office designs to Syracuse University’s Sustainability Division on Oct. 18. The designs were unique and highly creative. …”
Mexico deploys sustainability strategy into its government housing program. …
… “CONAVI‘s National Housing Program includes the regulation and standardization of green-housing modifications and norms to maintain high-quality, environmentally sustainable housing options.” …
Via Knowledge @ Wharton: Sustainable Housing.
Sustainability is integrated into the design of the Arizona State University College of Nursing & Health building. This green building has achieved LEED Gold status through its
design principles and construction materials and techniques. …
… “The sustainable LEED-NC Gold certified building features solar water heating, which harvests Arizona’s abundant renewable energy while reducing the building’s carbon footprint.
