Sentences with phrase «green building issues»

The development of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings to certify the degree of environmental soundness in the design, construction, and operation of buildings across all real estate sectors has led to greater awareness and knowledge about green building issues.

This year, for the first time, green building issues from the real estate practitioner's perspective — how energy - efficiency ratings work, how to translate efficiency data into money - saving information for buyers — will be part of the building industry's main green development conference, hosted annually in September by the Energy Efficient Builders Association.

Green Building Advisor and Fine Homebuilding sometimes publish White Papers, Special Reports, detail drawing packages, and Tip Sheets meant to help readers make decisions about green building issues and products.

Not exact matches

The premier said the green bonds don't preempt the panel's work, because they address the broader issue of building infrastructure across Ontario.

The Green Partyâ $ ™ s previous strategy was to win as many votes as possible across the country to obtain more public funding, build toward future elections, and bring more attention to environmental issues.

Can not stand the smell of Tide and Persil; my daughter is allergic to Country Save; and BumGenius and Rock in Green caused major stink and build up issues) I thank you for any help or insight you may have on continuing or not continuing to use all free clear on my diapers.

I am concentrating on issues such as protecting green space, redeveloping aging commercial buildings, ensuring quality services and improving the quality of life for all residents.»

«There are environmental and health and green space issues, there are issues of safety, so it isn't just about building a specific building.»

As the Green Party candidate, a party founded on environmental issues, Levy says he wants a ban on nuclear power plants in New York and also wants to see affordable housing and other buildings in New York made with eco-friendly and sustainable materials and practices.

In a last - ditch effort to push this issue before de Blasio is likely elected, the NYC Department of Education is giving the green light to open or expand 23 charter schools before Bloomberg leaves office and provide them with free space in city buildings.

«The Green Party will focus in the coming weeks and months on strengthening its local branches to build up its grassroots base for upcoming issue and electoral campaigns,» Hawkins said.

Development was a key campaign issue in Amherst, where reuse of the former Westwood Country Club remains a pressing consideration for the Town Board and where developers seeking to build on the town's few remaining pockets of green space run up against neighbors who complain about the effects on traffic and quality of life.

Green juicing and green foods ad nausium, and no grains, lots of good fats (LOTS), and kidney beans to build and also to infuze the ewntire body with cleansing blood, so issues / blood / fear / memories etc are not hidden and stGreen juicing and green foods ad nausium, and no grains, lots of good fats (LOTS), and kidney beans to build and also to infuze the ewntire body with cleansing blood, so issues / blood / fear / memories etc are not hidden and stgreen foods ad nausium, and no grains, lots of good fats (LOTS), and kidney beans to build and also to infuze the ewntire body with cleansing blood, so issues / blood / fear / memories etc are not hidden and stored.

The Wall Street Journal's editorial on the issue details how charters are more nimble and efficient when it comes to building facilities and serving students, using the Green Dot charter management organization's successes to point out the stark contrasts.

Action / Adventure Non-Fiction Advertising / Marketing / Sales Non-Fiction Aging Non-Fiction Animals / Pets Non-Fiction Anthology Non-Fiction Architecture / Building Non-Fiction Art / Graphics Non-Fiction Autobiography / Memoirs Non-Fiction Aviation Non-Fiction Biography Non-Fiction Business Non-Fiction Careers / Employment Non-Fiction Classical Studies / Philosophy Non-Fiction Coffee - Table eBooks Non-Fiction Communications Non-Fiction Cookbooks Non-Fiction Crafts / Hobby Non-Fiction Current Events / Politics / Foreign Affairs Non-Fiction Death / Dying (Thanatology) Non-Fiction Diet / Nutrition Non-Fiction Education Non-Fiction Entertainment and Performing Arts (Music / Dance / Film) Non-Fiction Environment / Green Non-Fiction Finance / Investment / Wealth Non-Fiction Gay / Lesbian / LGBT Non-Fiction Gift / Specialty Non-Fiction Graphic Novel Non-Fiction Health, Fitness and Beauty Non-Fiction History Non-Fiction Home and Garden Non-Fiction Inspirational / Visionary Non-Fiction Leadership Non-Fiction Medicine / Healthcare Non-Fiction Men's Issues Non-Fiction Military Non-Fiction New Age Non-Fiction Parenting / Family Non-Fiction Popular Culture Non-Fiction Professional / Technical Non-Fiction Psychology / Mental Health Non-Fiction Reference Non-Fiction Relationships / Sexuality Non-Fiction Religion / Faith Fiction Religion / Faith Non-Fiction Science Non-Fiction Self - Help Non-Fiction Seniors Non-Fiction Spiritual / Metaphysical Non-Fiction Sports / Fitness / Recreation Non-Fiction Teen Literature Non-Fiction Transportation (Air, Auto, Rail and Bus) Non-Fiction Travel / Guidebook Non-Fiction True Crime Non-Fiction Women Studies Non-Fiction Writing / Publishing Non-Fiction

Yes, there are smog issues here because of the concentration of people and the surrounding mountains, but this is a city full of vibrant colorful buildings, pretty architecture, and an abundance of trees, tropical flowers, and green spaces.

Incorporating environmental strategies that solve critical issues of comfort, use and economy, these projects, dating from 1925 to 1970, recognize and adapt to natural forces and serve as inspiration and guide for the current green building movement.

The house is built with FSC lumber and they have tried to deal with the issues of PVC, Radon, and green heating systems.

Prior to coming to Synapse, Jenny worked as deputy editor of Singapore - based eco-business.com, where she managed online content and wrote news articles about Asian and global sustainability issues including energy, carbon policy, corporate social responsibility, clean technology, green buildings, water and waste management and livable cities.

We are issuing a challenge to New York policy makers, developers, designers and building owners to contribute to the goal of 1 billion square feet of green roofs installed in North America by 2022 — that amounts to just over 3 million square feet installed each year!»

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a final rule establishing criteria for federal agencies that choose to employ green building rating systems (RIN 1904 — AC13).

Joseph Little of leading green architects Joseph Little Architects used analysis from his practice's Building Life Consultancy service to assess the certificate, and encountered issues which raised questions over whether it should have been issued in its current form.

The fundamental issue for green electricity companies and for us as a country — the need to build new sources of electricity.

With 20 years of experience helping businesses on sustainability, green building, energy and technology issues, she serves as a catalyst helping people understand and respect the interconnectedness of our world.

Orsted A / S, the Danish company built on oil and gas extraction, will issue its first green bonds as it moves toward completing a transition to renewable energy.

State of New Mexico Executive Order 2006 - 001 Energy - Efficient Green Building Standards for State Buildings (pdf) January 2006 New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson issued an executive order requiring that all new state buildings and major renovations meet The 2030 Challenge 50 percent reduction target for fossil - fuel energy conBuildings (pdf) January 2006 New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson issued an executive order requiring that all new state buildings and major renovations meet The 2030 Challenge 50 percent reduction target for fossil - fuel energy conbuildings and major renovations meet The 2030 Challenge 50 percent reduction target for fossil - fuel energy consumption.

We hope to offer programming that meets a new generation of green leaders where they are, to build an environmental movement full of creative and dynamic change agents who are tackling the most pressing contemporary ecological issues.

Overall, what I'm saying is that it's great to see automakers engaging green issues, but let's get serious about building a truly green car.

Student teams will address sustainability issues including alternative energy technologies, collection, purification, and distribution of water, agricultural practices to reduce pesticide run - off, and new technologies for green buildings.

If you've been looking for an opportunity to build a green business that reuses and repurposes existing resources, that has the potential to help solve a very real issue for many people (high housing costs), and that capitalizes on the popularity of tiny houses, you may want to jump on this offer.

Now, the USGBC and the ACC are actually setting up a committee to work together, with the USGBC issuing a press release with the surprising title U.S. Green Building Council and the American Chemistry Council to Work Together to Advance LEED.

The major issue with the building appears to be the choice of exterior cladding used in the retrofit, which the Daily Mail claims was chosen to meet «green targets.»

Richard Defendorf writes in Green Building Advisor that sealing up homes to save energy can lead to mould growth, related health issues and even structural damage.

This conference has highlighted just how much local leadership there is on the issue of climate change and how many innovative new projects are going on in cities around the country: Seattle's incentives for greening existing buildings, Los Angeles's million tree initiative, Miami's bus rapid transit program — and the list goes on.

Making a green building great is a lot harder, when you have to worry about so many additional issues.

That question is not really about green building; it's more about moral or social equity, and I don't think the green building movement should dilute its focus by debating the issue.

In State College, Pennsylvania, I had the opportunity to tour the 2,400 square feet Matson & Associates Eco-Building, home to three ecopreneurial enterprises: Matson & Associates, an environmental assessment services company, often engaged to provide «expert witness» testimonials on some of the most timely waste processes issues; Envinity, a green building and home energy audit consultancy; and Matson Biofuels, a company developing a more ecological and non-toxic approach to making biodiesel called Green Biodigreen building and home energy audit consultancy; and Matson Biofuels, a company developing a more ecological and non-toxic approach to making biodiesel called Green BiodiGreen Biodiesel.

Independent green energy retailer Good Energy, have argued that the direct cuts in tariff levels for PV may not actually be the biggest issue in term of slowing PV growth - the proposal to limit FiTs to buildings reaching a high set level of energy efficiency (above «C») could have even more impacts.

Of course, given that many commercial buildings are tenanted this means that the landlord and tenant relationship needs to take on board green issues by looking at matters such as energy use, waste management, and carbon footprints.

13 years experience in developing management policies and procedures and running building operations including supervision of budget, personnel, selection of service providers, and managing security issues and green initiatives.

Certification is granted solely by the Green Building Council and they are responsible for issuing the LEED system used on a project.

For green building projects, these standard warranty periods should be extended to include issues which may arise during the certification process but after the standard one - year warranty call - back period.

Though the U.S. Green Building Council now offers LEED ® points for acoustics in Commercial Interiors and New Construction (V4, EQc9), reports NREI's sister publication, American City & County, it is important to understand how to address the issues that can arise in government buildings from some of the most common green design strateGreen Building Council now offers LEED ® points for acoustics in Commercial Interiors and New Construction (V4, EQc9), reports NREI's sister publication, American City & County, it is important to understand how to address the issues that can arise in government buildings from some of the most common green design strategreen design strategies.

The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ®» green designation, which covers various aspects of green residential and commercial real estate, as well as property management, gives practitioners up - to - date knowledge on the trends and issues surrounding green buildings.

In February, GSA released a request for information that publicly lauded the value of green building rating systems like LEED, and asked for additional input into important issues that could help GSA accelerate and improve its green building work.

I find it ironic that REALTOR ® Magazine would have an article in the front of the September 2007 issue against transfer fees («A new buyer's burden,» page 12) and another article later in the issue promoting the concept of green building («Eco-savvy selling,» page 40).

The U.S. Green Building Council has updated its LEED green building rating system to reflect increasing global concerns over climate change and the fact that environmental issues, just like real estate itself, are tied to locaGreen Building Council has updated its LEED green building rating system to reflect increasing global concerns over climate change and the fact that environmental issues, just like real estate itself, are tied to lBuilding Council has updated its LEED green building rating system to reflect increasing global concerns over climate change and the fact that environmental issues, just like real estate itself, are tied to locagreen building rating system to reflect increasing global concerns over climate change and the fact that environmental issues, just like real estate itself, are tied to lbuilding rating system to reflect increasing global concerns over climate change and the fact that environmental issues, just like real estate itself, are tied to location.

One of the key issues lenders are grappling with is the concept of understanding — and underwriting — the value of green buildings.

Even as green building and energy - efficiency issues are pushed aside as policy priorities in the Trump administration, momentum for state, local, and grassroots initiatives remains strong.

The ability to link with green building programs is a recent innovation made possible through the rollout of BIM software that addresses structural and mechanical issues in addition to design.