Archive for the ‘Green Building’ Category

Nov30

Solar Water Heat Powers LEED Gold Health Education Building

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 itsLEED Gold Nursing Building constructed in Phoenix 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.

Nov11

Green Architecture integrate sustainable designs

Sarah Nettleton designs structures with sustainability in mind.  She will lecture next week at the college to educate and inspire the next generation of designers.  …Nettleton sustainable design architecture

Oct03

Zero energy home primer

Zero energy homes = Homes that produce as much energy as they use over the course of a year.

Sep20

Solar photovoltaic system supply third of building power requirements

Wyoming’s Kendall House builds energy-efficient addition with sustainable design,Kendall House efficient design materials, and renewable energy powering electrical requirements.  …

…   “The house features several different green aspects, including a photovoltaic solar system, which will provide about 30 percent of the house’s electrical needs. ”   …

Via University of Wyoming: Bim Kendall House.

Aug27

LEED Platinum Lake House

Wisconsin lake house integrates cool, modern design with sustainable, LEED platinum capabilities.  The house deploys geothermal and solar photovoltaic systems.  …

…   “one of two homes in Wisconsin to gain platinum LEED certification for its green features … ”   …

Via New York Times: Modern Lake House (pic), (article).

Aug12

Solar hot water for student residence

Students will live in a sustainable environment as they move in for the school year.  The new building has been constructed to LEED Silver standards.  …

…   “With solar panels on the roof to heat water and touch screens in the hallways for monitoring energy usage, Wake Forest University’s new residence hall has the latest in green technology.