Sentences with phrase «of green buildings improve»

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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.»

The study hopes to prove that non-smoking, «green» buildings will improve breathing conditions and overall quality of life.

Since 2009, our borough has seen a transformation, with more than $ 7 billion invested on improving the quality of life of all Bronxites, building more and better affordable housing units, greener business infrastructure and creating thousands of new jobs,» said Marlene Cintron, President of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation.

Innovative urban design could create increased access to active transport.99 The compact geographical area found in cities presents opportunities to reduce energy use and emissions of heat - trapping gases and other air pollutants through active transit, improved building construction, provision of services, and infrastructure creation, such as bike paths and sidewalks.303, 318 Urban planning strategies designed to reduce the urban heat island effect, such as green / cool roofs, increased green space, parkland and urban canopy, could reduce indoor temperatures, improve indoor air quality, and could produce additional societal co-benefits by promoting social interaction and prioritizing vulnerable urban populations.311, 303

In our quest to improve our health and fitness, one amazing addition to a healthy meal plan of a combination of organic meats, fruits, vegetables, essential fatty acids, probiotics, is a super food powder blend with a whole food multivitamin - mineral combination built in.Super food blends with a natural vitamin - mineral blend added, are generally made from spinach, broccoli, spirulina, oat grass, barley greens, chlorella, grape seed extract, white tea extract, ginseng, tomato powder, beet powder, acai berry extract, milk thistle, dandelion root, apple fiber as well as many other high ORAC super foods.

The Heschong Mahone Group, a green - building consulting firm, has conducted numerous studies over the last decade that indicate that lighting and other aspects of physical comfort can lead to improved test scores.

To improve learning as well as the planet, K - 12 schools have become front - runners in greening a new generation of school buildings.

Also onboard is Marshall Tuck, former president and chief operating officer of Green Dot Public Schools, which has built a chain of charter schools in the district while organizing a parents» «union» and constantly pushing district officials to take bolder steps to improve the performance of children from poor families.

In general, turquoise light is used to strengthen the immune system; blue for pain relief, healing injured tissue, and reducing inflammation; violet and purple to calm and sedate; orange for improvement of the urinary system; red for increased strength and building the blood; pink to tranquilize and lessen aggression; yellow for stimulation and improving digestion; and green for improving circulation.

Also, the Urban Green Council, at the behest of the Mayor's office identified opportunities to remove barriers and improve performance within the building code.

Iran's wind build - out will be a result of an «improving financing environment» with market growth post-2020, while in Jordan the nation's Green Corridor Project will spur growth of «more wind power capacity in 2018 than any other country in the Middle East», according to MAKE, with Green Corridor Project II underpinning the long - term outlook with the construction of necessary grid infrastructure for the expansion.

Featuring dozens of educational sessions, an engaging Exhibit Hall and special networking events, attendees have a unique opportunity to exchange strategies and solutions addressing all aspects of green schools and buildings, from reducing environmental impact to improving occupant health and comfort.

I believe another promising area for improving the efficiency and many other aspects of our nation's buildings is adding on green roofs.

Innovative urban design could create increased access to active transport.99 The compact geographical area found in cities presents opportunities to reduce energy use and emissions of heat - trapping gases and other air pollutants through active transit, improved building construction, provision of services, and infrastructure creation, such as bike paths and sidewalks.303, 318 Urban planning strategies designed to reduce the urban heat island effect, such as green / cool roofs, increased green space, parkland and urban canopy, could reduce indoor temperatures, improve indoor air quality, and could produce additional societal co-benefits by promoting social interaction and prioritizing vulnerable urban populations.311, 303

The top ten finalists were selected by a jury of individuals dedicated to improving conditions in our nations schools through green building and environmental stewardship.

Obama's call to improve the energy efficiency of federal buildings and 2 million American homes fits in with one of the green priorities of Steven Chu, Obama's nominee for Energy Secretary (see Obama Names Energy and Environment Leaders and Obama Creates an Energy Policy Troika).

Green roofs reduce stormwater runoff, filter out water and air pollutants, moderate the urban heat - island effect, add green space to the built environment, shade and insulate rooftops to improve buildings» thermal performance (thereby reducing energy use and costs), and extend the service life of structural roof sysGreen roofs reduce stormwater runoff, filter out water and air pollutants, moderate the urban heat - island effect, add green space to the built environment, shade and insulate rooftops to improve buildings» thermal performance (thereby reducing energy use and costs), and extend the service life of structural roof sysgreen space to the built environment, shade and insulate rooftops to improve buildings» thermal performance (thereby reducing energy use and costs), and extend the service life of structural roof systems.

-- The term «green building standards» means standards to require use of sustainable design principles to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, encourage energy - efficient construction and rehabilitation and the use of renewable energy resources, minimize the impact of development on the environment, and improve indoor air quality.

-- For purposes of this subsection, the term «green building» means, with respect to standards for structures, standards to require use of sustainable design principles to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, minimize the impact of development on the environment, and to improve indoor air quality.

Call the rest of the Green People to follow you, so that normal people on the earth can build extra dams and save more storm - water, to IMPROVE the climate on this planet.

Advocates of the accessible and transparent Built Green Canada program note that it has educated hundreds of builders and improved the energy performance of 15,000 homes, very few of which would have participated in the much more rigorous LEED system.

These include reducing the volume and velocity of stormwater runoff, improving stormwater quality, moderating the urban heat island effect, adding urban green space, and improving buildings» thermal performance and energy efficiency.

The Conservatory is recognized as one of the world's greenest buildings.The Pittsburgh 2030 District is, according to the city's website, «a collaborative, nationally recognized, but local community of high performance buildings in Downtown and Oakland that aim to dramatically reduce energy and water consumption, transportation emissions, and improve indoor air quality while increasing competitiveness in the business environment and owner's returns on investment.»

The Green Deal, a retrofit program to improve the energy efficiency of the UK's building stock is just weeks away from being soft - launched.

Green building, sometimes referred to as sustainable design, is a practice that focuses on improving the efficient use of energy, water and materials during a building's life.

New Jersey Hospitals Going Green Hospitals across New Jersey are adding things like «vegetative roofs, solar panels, cogeneration units, giant sun - deflecting louvers, [and] non-toxic paints» to their green repertoire to both improve the indoor health of these old buildings, as well as improve the mental health of patients and cut down on electric bGreen Hospitals across New Jersey are adding things like «vegetative roofs, solar panels, cogeneration units, giant sun - deflecting louvers, [and] non-toxic paints» to their green repertoire to both improve the indoor health of these old buildings, as well as improve the mental health of patients and cut down on electric bgreen repertoire to both improve the indoor health of these old buildings, as well as improve the mental health of patients and cut down on electric bills.

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Emerge is hoping to have standards in place by 2009 for low - voltage DC systems, and they figure that as standards are set and technology improves, it's just a matter of time before the green building industry snaps up the idea.

A couple of comments: I've been around the green building movement a bit, and I think it's really important that we improve how we build.

Speaking at Inner Temple, London last week to launch his report, The Future of the Bar, Green said: «A larger set has greater flexibility: to employ practice managers and support staff; to invest in new business models; to improve and renovate buildings; to invest in IT; and to organise seminars and marketing.»

I would like to improve myself and grow my career with the company which considers important of the energy - efficiency, building construction, green buildings and creating a more sustainable built environment.

Green Up complements LEED Canada for Existing Building Operation & Maintenance, a comprehensive building rating tool that provides owners with opportunities to improve performance in a number of areas including energy, water, waste and indoor air Building Operation & Maintenance, a comprehensive building rating tool that provides owners with opportunities to improve performance in a number of areas including energy, water, waste and indoor air building rating tool that provides owners with opportunities to improve performance in a number of areas including energy, water, waste and indoor air quality.

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.

By taking advantage of the resources available to landlord's to improve energy efficiency, you will make a positive impact on the environment and build a sense of pride among your tenants who value green features in their rental homes.

The green building movement is alive and well in the commercial real estate industry, and while Tucson has not reached the heights of some of the country's major markets, progress is underway to improve building sustainability and reduce carbon footprints.