Sentences with phrase «sustainable building options»

Our Outdoor Classroom is a green building designed by local green architecht Frank Harmon and features sustainable building options, rain - water harvesting, and dual - flush toilets.

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Increasing the indoor temperature set point to values in the range of 26 - 29 °C (79 - 84 °F) and simultaneously providing occupants with personally controllable fans could be a cost - effective, sustainable and energy - efficient option for providing thermal comfort in new and existing buildings in the tropics, said Schiavon.

* Integrated Google Maps with turn - by - turn navigation, street and satellite views * A full screen browsing experience with a 5 - inch capacitive multi-touch WVGA display * Easily integrated social media apps: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube * High resolution 5 MP camera, VGA front facing camera, removable battery, built - in Wi - Fi, 3G and Bluetooth connectivity options * 2 GB * of internal storage provides plenty of space to access and download Google Android Market's many options * Packaged with cushions made from 100 percent sustainable, compostable bamboo

«Brown is the only university in my experience that has built an integrated sustainable investment option for donors within its endowment with the full intention of seeking financial outperformance,» Krosinsky said.

Those with deep - rooted fears of direct harm to water, health or property values will never be persuaded with arguments built around the overarching logic for gas as a cleaner option in humanity's long climb up Loren Eiseley's «heat ladder» from dung and firewood toward a sustainable energy future.

That being said, the many advantages of tidal power as an energy generation and energy storage option mean that it probably has an important role to play in building a sustainable global society.

«We believe distributed generation, and particularly rooftop solar, are important options for our customers and we want to continue working with stakeholders in the commission's distributed energy resources docket to put policies in place that will build a sustainable future for Hawaii,» Pai told Utility Dive.

Timber framing is an important building system for any sustainable builders» palette of options, and we always try to include a timber framing element in our projects so our students can gain some exposure and experience in this time - honoured way of building.

Some of his suggestions for local planning initiatives include: Preserve wetlands by passing local wetlands protection laws; maintain biodiversity in the Hudson Valley by protecting sensitive lands through land acquisition; refrain from building in flood plains; require all new building to be «green» and sustainable and, ideally, change local building codes to require LEED certification; switch all public and government buildings to energy suppliers that provide wind and solar options as alternatives; implement smart growth communities by keeping construction in areas that are already developed thus preserving green corridors; and support cap - and - trade laws to decrease CO2 levels.

The Smart Home has been outfitted with some of the most sustainable and responsible options available for building and furnishing a house, while the landscaping illustrates many ways to sustain and replenish the surrounding environments we live in.

GBCI offers options for government projects to meet the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance in Sustainable Building requirements.

From merchandise and ticketing to crowdfunding, modern music artists have more options than ever to go «direct to fan» and build a sustainable income to complement their recordings.

The policy goals of the Office of Indigenous Policy expressly apply to these negotiations and include co-ordinating Indigenous economic development policy; developing options to improve the social well being and living conditions of Indigenous Territorians; and the development of effective Indigenous governance and capacity building to develop sustainable communities.