Sentences with phrase «quality of green buildings»

There is an interesting debate going on in the journals about the quality of green buildings.

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* The effectiveness of marketing messages depends on relevance and quality (and not only on frequency) * Think in terms of abundance (the pie is infinite and helping others is helping yourself) * Build alliances with competitors, customers, suppliers, non-profits, and businesses in different markets * Be the early movers in green marketing and make the message believable and genuine (avoid greenwashing)

Products with GREENGUARD Certification or GREENGUARD Gold Certification can contribute to the achievement of points in established green building rating systems, satisfy code or ordinance criteria and meet indoor air quality specific RFP requirements.

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.

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.

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.

Occupants of green buildings are in general more satisfied with indoor air quality, their workspace, building cleanliness and maintenance in general.

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

You might be surprised to learn that greens even have high - quality, easily - assimilated amino acids — enough to build the protein that supports the muscle mass of the mighty, greens - eating gorilla, which pound - for - pound is the strongest animal on earth!

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We chose to build Green Iguana Surf Camp here in Playa Dominical because of it's amazing surf quality and consistency, and the many different local surf breaks that are appropriate for all levels.

This quality built home is situated right above the 11th green of the world renown Kapalua Bay Course, This property is one of the few that offers unobstructed ocean, golf course and expansive sunset views from Lana'i to Moloka'i.

The High Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 (S. 506) encourages government buildings to become greener by achieving the highest standards for energy efficiency, indoor air quality and other environmentalBuildings Act of 2007 (S. 506) encourages government buildings to become greener by achieving the highest standards for energy efficiency, indoor air quality and other environmentalbuildings to become greener by achieving the highest standards for energy efficiency, indoor air quality and other environmental impacts.

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

On the demand side, a better planned city with reduced urban sprawl, greener buildings, and better public transport can reduce a city's carbon footprint while at the same time providing a better quality of life for its citizens and an environment that is more attractive for business.

Qidi provides comprehensive consulting services, providing advisory services on all aspects of the green building life cycle, including green building design, energy efficiency, energy audits, indoor air quality, and on green building standards such as the U.S. LEED system and China's green building evaluation standards.

-- 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.

-- The Secretary of Energy is authorized to provide grants to organizations to conduct business competitions that provide incentives, training, and mentorship to entrepreneurs, including minority - owned and woman - owned, and early stage start - up companies throughout the United States to meet high priority economic, environmental, and energy security goals in areas to include energy efficiency, renewable energy, air quality, water quality and conservation, transportation, smart grid, green building, and waste management.

Here's what is required (leaving aside Theresa May's electorally hamstrung inability to deliver much of it): The entire cabinet and every business leader the government's black book can muster, on stage for the launch of the new strategy; an explicit declaration that this, full decarbonization of the economy, is the post-Brexit economic strategy; clear and attractive retail policies, such as a diesel scrappage scheme, tax breaks for green investment, new apprenticeships, a green home building program; an open invitation to all opposition party leaders to share a platform to support the plan with a declaration that while they may not agree on every component they fully endorse the over-arching goal; a willingness to shame those party leaders who play party politics and refuse to turn up; a fortnight - long program where each day sees a new cabinet member explain how the plan will transform parts of the economy; a Royal Commission on the flaws of GDP as an economic measure and the viability of alternative quality of life metrics; and, yes, a brave assertion that carbon intensive industries will have to transform or be scaled back, backed by a decarbonization adaptation fund to help affected communities respond to this global trend.

This high performance home is 3rd party certified, using the whole - house system approach of green building to achieve energy & water conservation, resource efficiency, comfort, & healthy indoor air quality

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.

Just as many global south cities have never had land line telephony — they've gone straight to mobile phones — I think we'll see cities here that really are able to run on data, use the kind of whole smart city thinking to be very, very efficient, very high quality green design buildings.

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.»

He works with students, faculty and administration to change the culture of the institution to help incorporate sustainable practices by reducing building energy use, increasing water efficiency, air quality programs, waste reduction, urban agriculture, social justice, and green purchasing to name a few.

The Leadership Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that embody vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green buildings and communities as a vehicle to enhance our quality of life.

Hardy Organic Hemp meets three different LEED criteria from the U.S. Green Building Council: indoor air quality, use of rapidly renewable resources, and innovation.

Products like construction, drywall and subfloor adhesive might not be the first things that jump to mind when you think «green building,» but they're an important part of having good indoor air quality — something we've learned can be 10 times worse

Products like construction, drywall and subfloor adhesive might not be the first things that jump to mind when you think «green building,» but they're an important part of having good indoor air quality — something we've learned can be 10 times worse than the air outside.

Barrio Parque Los Andes is at least 80 years old, but it has so many of the qualities that any environmentalist or green urbanite would want for a home: low rise buildings separated by shadow distance, green spaces, culture, and community living.

America's workforce for the millions of green - collar jobs that will be created by our historic transition to renewable energy — quality jobs in projects that include re-engineering the grid, installing millions of solar panels and wind turbines, retrofitting tens of millions of buildings, and rebuilding America's fractured manufacturing sector and industrial supply chain.

High - demand jobs within this field include construction workers building green homes and businesses, architects designing such buildings, PR specialists promoting green efforts, agricultural inspectors ensuring the quality of meat and produce, and electricians installing more energy efficient fixtures.

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.

Highlights of the building's sustainability achievements include an Energy Star rating of 93, which places the building in the top 7 percent of similar buildings in terms of energy efficiency; use of highly - efficient plumbing fixtures providing water savings of approximately 17 percent; modifications to the building's irrigation system provide a 74 percent reduction in water use for irrigation, as well as a dedicated meter to monitor ongoing performance; recycling efforts resulting in a 45 percent diversion rate of recyclables from landfill of ongoing consumable waste and a 100 percent diversion rate of durable goods from entering the waste stream; an integrated pest management plan incorporating non-toxic measures for animal and vegetative pest control; and a green cleaning pProgram, implemented as part of a comprehensive building - wide indoor air quality program.

«Empty - nester clients like the low energy efficiency, and younger couples gravitate because of environmental concerns and the healthier indoor air quality,» says St. Louis builder Matt Belcher, chairman of his local Home Builders Association's Green Building Council.

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

From multi-residential to commercial buildings, Green Home Solutions of Northern California offers complete Mold & Moisture Assessments and Indoor Air Quality testing to ensure your building is mold free.

The benefits of green homes include: • Lower operational costs than conventional homes due to greater energy and water efficiency, which can result in lower utility bills; • High quality construction, since green label requirements for building materials and techniques often go beyond standard building codes; • More comfortable and stable indoor temperatures; • Healthier indoor air quality; and • Other features that reduce environmental impact such as proximity to parks, shops and transit.

Recognized as the mark of quality for green homes, the GreenPoint Rated label verifies that a home was built or remodeled according to proven environmental standards.