Sentences with phrase «in green building»

I think this is part of a critical shift in the green building movement.

Are you an industry leader in green building with every resource save time to pen your own book?

These states may provide better options if you are looking to start a career in the green building industry or find more advanced high - performance, energy - efficient new homes.

Slowly, so - called «smart» structures are taking root as concern over energy costs and interest in green building grow.

This analytical report addressed skills and occupation needs in the green building sector.

It's getting harder and harder to know what to use in green building.

Meanwhile, I was greatly encouraged to start my career in green buildings and make contributions to a more sustainable living environment.

This is a great study on indoor air quality in green buildings compared to that in conventional buildings.

It was another tough year for architects and designers, but things did start looking up a bit, and some terrific things happened in the green building world.

Turns out you don't have to go back to school and get another degree to get hands - on experience in green building.

One of the most controversial subjects in green building these days is the use of plastic foam insulation.

After decades of regulated growth, one of the oldest crops in the world is making a comeback in the green building space.

Working in a green building is also associated with higher productivity, lower employee turnover and a decrease in the length of open staff positions.

There are some innovators doing that, including in the green building industry.

Spray foam has been the subject of much discussion in green building circles.

This full - immersion, credit - bearing semester in green building and design complements architecture, building science, engineering, and environmental design majors and has wide application in liberal arts curricula.

One of the toughest decisions in green building is the choice of insulation; every one has its own set of virtues and problems.

The majority of corporate and developer respondents — 74 % and 71 % respectively — have noticed an increase in green building initiatives from local, state and federal government.

Lenders recognize that market shift and are searching for ways to participate in that green building trend.

Workers are more productive and suffer fewer health problems in green buildings.

There is also the perception that workers are more productive in green buildings because of more natural light and better air quality.

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Over the years, many of our volunteers have become acknowledged leaders in the green building community.

Although a much more modest non-profit association, they still wish to help building owners source professional tradespersons with direct knowledge and skills in greener building practices.

Martin Holladay has covered the magic box in his Green Building Advisor blog, and has even written about the Minotair.

Join us at our Fall Member Reception to catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues and hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council.

It turns out that many of the strategies needed to achieve resilience — such as really well - insulated homes that will keep their occupants safe if the power goes out or interruptions in heating fuel occur — are exactly the same strategies we have been promoting for years in the green building movement.

Jason F. McLennan is considered one of the most influential individuals in the green building movement today.

FAQs, video tutorials and user manuals, including the Athena Guide to Whole - Building LCA in Green Building Programs, are available here.

By Paul Snyder A Wisconsin lawmaker is easing some of the requirements in his green building bill making its way through the state Capitol.

«The importance of retrofitting existing buildings, and the work of innovative projects such as the AAAS headquarters facility, is a fundamental driving force in the green building movement.»

Building acoustics were consistently the one aspect that did not score better in green buildings, as participants in several studies were not satisfied with the noise levels experienced.

A booth at West Coast Green 2008, a conference centered around innovation in the green building industry, along with a sign blasting a $ 50,000 rebate for water - conserving retrofits is sure to turn a head or two towards their conservation program.

Thanks to her unique skills in green building and regenerative design, Amanda Goldberg of Planted Design has the air quality thing down, so breathe easy.

Entities or individuals interested in green building techniques are encouraged to use the resources provided by the certification program as a starting point in the effort to construct more sustainable buildings.

But in the meantime, a new report has been released by the US Forest service that, logically considering the source, backs wood.The report, Science Supporting the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Using Wood and Wood Products in Green Building Construction, by By Michael A. Ritter, Kenneth Skog, Richard Bergman of the USDA Forest Service, is described by the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack:

The Green Dragon Media Project web portal is an in - depth online multimedia project that provides an analytical framework to understanding the forces at play in the Chinese construction industry, and what can be done to introduce best practices in green building design to China.

Join us at our members - only Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community.

The policy, applicable to Welsh government - backed loans, aims to encourage more people to invest in green buildings by making them eligible for an additional $ 15,600 on their mortgages.

I have been in the Green Building Product business for years and I agree that the envelope and energy saving measures should be done before investing in products and systems.

A LEED professional credential signifies expertise in the green building marketplace.

After a 2012 fire I wrote Dubai Tower Fire Demonstrates Dubiousness of Using Flammable Insulation, noting that flammable foams have no place in green building and are probably not safe.

As investment in green building becomes more common around the world, sub-asset classes are emerging across many industry sectors.

GNP has hands - on experience in Green building management, helping to create and sustain a healthy environment for tenants.

Green Designation This designation provides advanced training in green building and sustainable business practices so that you can seek out, understand, and market properties with green features.

The indoor environmental quality measured in green buildings is better compared to typical buildings and, as a result, occupants have less exposure to allergens, pollutants and environmental contaminants such as the harmful gas formaldehyde found in some building materials.

This state of the art Terra Dome & Timber Frame Construction home encompasses the latest in green building practices.

Here's a quick outline of the sections in Green Building Canada.