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.

They even “lead by example”  by modeling green behaviors … having characters carry reusable water bottles instead of single use plastic bottles. 

See the video for more information … two of the actors and the Executive Producer tell how they live green in real life.  This is an impressive story.

Via:  Smart Planet  LINK

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.

They even “lead by example”  by modeling green behaviors … having characters carry reusable water bottles instead of single use plastic bottles. 

See the video for more information … two of the actors and the Executive Producer tell how they live green in real life.  This is an impressive story.

Via:  Smart Planet  LINK

…   “The core house draws power from a photovoltaic canopy, supported by outbuilding modules or OMs, which are reminiscent of traditional lean-to sheds.”   …

Via Appalachian State University: Green building research project discussed.

…   “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.

Phoenix church deploys rooftop solar panels.

…   “The pilot project, deployed in November last year on the south facing windows of the Willis Tower’s 56th floor, uses a building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solution that has the potential to expand to a surface area allowing over two megawatts of solar power generation.

Willis Tower provides an example of how sustainable modernization endeavors are about more than reducing carbon emissions but also about re-investing in the local economy.”   …

Via Pythagoras Solar: Pilot Installation.

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.

One area for change was the windows.  Those in Phase 1 are very efficient but still those on the southern exposure were cold … changes made for Phase 2 included making them slightly smaller and increasing the thermal break to slow air infiltration that can cause temperature changes.  When these savings are multiplied over 600 windows the energy efficiency is significant.

Improvements were made in the Phase 2 thermal storage system … they found they could simplify the design … instead of " … interlaced structural concrete grade beams for thermal transfer …. " … there just now just a " ….a large open concrete crawl space."

Lastly each occupant is put on an energy diet of 55 watts / workstation.  This goes a long way to keeping electricxity bills under control.

Follow this LINK and at the bottom of the page are details on other technologies used in the building.

Via:  National Renewable Energy Laboratory  LINK

Green features include a white roof, solar panels on the roof and bike racks to encourage carbon free commuting.

 Additionally … " No-mow, drought-resistant grass that uses less water … using environmentally friendly refrigerants to minimize … global warming … access to public transportation … heat-recycling system, … products are packed in recyclable cartons and cases that save trees."

http://www.tastykake.com/aboutus/greenbakery  Tasty Baking Company  LINK

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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. …”

See the video for more details …

Via:LINK

…   “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.

…   “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.

More than three-quarters of construction waste (967 tons) was diverted from conventional landfills, materials used for the project contained recycled content and 70 percent of all wood products were certified by the Forest Stewardship.”   …

Via Arizona State University: LEED Gold Building Design.