Sentences with phrase «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.

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

«There's clearly been a very explosive rate of growth in the interest in green buildings,» says Gary Pivo, professor of urban planning and natural resources at the University of Arizona and author of the study.

A 2009 study by the University of San Diego's Burnham - Moores Center for Real Estate and CB Richard Ellis determined that 54.5 percent of employees in green buildings considered themselves more productive and took fewer sick days than they had in their prior workplaces.

A May 2007 survey of real estate executives and institutional investors conducted by the University of Arizona in Tucson shows that 36 % of respondents have invested in green buildings, while 31 % are considering similar measures.

Consulting with industry disability advocates, certification experts, municipalities and not - for - profits to develop a voluntary, third - party certification program, similar to the «LEED» designation in green buildings.

(See what architect Ken Levenson thinks about regular foams in Does Foam Insulation Belong in Green Buildings?

A study by the New Buildings Institute found energy use in green buildings to be 24 per cent lower than in conventional buildings.

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

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

Romilly Madew, Chief Executive Officer of the Green Building Council of Australia, says Australia's property industry has a global reputation for delivering world's best practice in green buildings and communities.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

Homebuilders and homebuyers across the country are increasingly interested in green building, but what exactly makes a home green?

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

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.

News — read about the latest developments in the green building industry, both in Canada and around the world.

A LEED professional credential from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) signifies that you are an active participant in the green building movement.

It took 12 years in the green building sector and two dozen LEED projects before I discovered Passive House, now my sole choice for designing and building for energy efficiency.

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

Energy usually gets top billing in the green building community.

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

One Beijing - based startup seeking to make its mark in the green building industry is Qidi Daring Energy Technology Co..

Analysis of technical, commercial, and other prerequisites need to succeed in the green building materials market.

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.

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.

LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy in Environmental Design, which is a popular certification program that is offered by the U.S. Green Building Council as a tool for those interested in green building.

In 2008 I established my own business to specialize in Green Building and Environmental services.

Considered one of the most influential individuals in the green building movement today, Jason F. McLennan's work has made a strong impact on the shape and direction of green building in the United States and Canada and he is a much sought after presenter and consultant on a wide variety of green building and sustainability topics around the world.

Make a difference with a tax - deductible donation — your gift will help solidify New York City's position as a leader in green building innovation.

Catch up with friends in the green building community and meet new colleagues over drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what Urban Green Council has planned for 2018.

19th Annual Millennium Awards also honors Angeleno Group and JMB Realty for Corporate Environmental Leadership in Green Building

He was an early advocate in the green building movement and created an award - winning web tool used by architects and clients such as Kaiser Permanente to inform their sustainable design initiatives.

Join us at our members - only Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community, hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council, and vote on our 2019 Board of Directors!

Sustainable Design Organizations and Green Building Programs [edit] In the United States, governments and private organizations have established several sustainable design organizations and programs in green building.

Energy efficiency in a green building starts with a focus on design that reduces overall energy needs, such as building orientation and glazing selection, and the choice of climate - appropriate building materials.

Preparing Athena software tools to meet new needs in green building rating programs such as LEED ® and Green Globes ®, and in building codes such as the International Green Construction Code and CALGreen.

Setting and meeting high performance targets is one of the reasons why the federal government has been a leader in the green building sphere, with thousands of buildings certified by GBCI that conserve resources, support the agency's mission and set a leadership example.

«The work of innovative, forward - thinking building projects such the Park Avenue headquarters of JPMorgan Chase is a fundamental driving force in the green building movement.»

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (MAY 9, 2014)-- Drawing on its expertise in green building for affordable housing and a national track record that spans decades, Global Green USA today announced its commitment to solar installs across California that will collectively total 1MW by 2017.

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:

There is a revolution going on in green building.

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