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Community Energy Consultant (Intern) / Envirolution / NYC, NY external link

Sustainability, Climate Change and Systems Thinking Building construction process & materials characteristics have demonstrated interest and leadership in clean energy, sustainability, entrepreneurship, green business and/or green building issues
Thu, Jan 21 |  from TreeHugger

 

Green Buildings Metrics Specialist / Thomas Shortman Training / New York, NY external link

This position requires a self-starter capable of performing well in a team based environment and conducting independent work at various locations throughout the city. Familiarity with green building concepts and technology is required and energy data tracking experience such as EP...
Sat, Jan 16 |  from TreeHugger

 

Plum's new Pivik Elementary School plans move ahead external link

LEED, a program developed by the US Green Building Council, recognizes the use of recycled building materials and natural lighting, conservation of water, ... and more »
Sat, Dec 26 |  from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

 

Point-Of-Entry/Point-Of-Use Filtration Combination Earns LEED Design Credit - Water Online external link

Thumbnail The US Green Building Council has issued a CIR (Credit Interpretations and Rulings) awarding an Innovation in Design credit under its LEED (Leadership in ... US Green Building Council awards Innovation in Design creditWater Technology Online
Tue, Dec 22 |  from wateronline.com

 

How To: UCAN program teaches unemployed to work in home weatherization external link

Unemployed residents learn “green” building techniques — how to install renewable energy sources such as solar panels, tips for weatherizing and other ...
Fri, Dec 18 |  from News-Review

 

Butte College unveils new student services building external link

The building is designed to meet the Green Building Council's gold certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. ... Construction complete!Chico News & Review all 5 news articles »
Thu, Dec 10 |  from Enterprise-Record

 

EPA Energy Star building program marks a decade external link

Air News Release (HQ): EPA's Energy Star Buildings Mark a Decade of SavingsAutochannel (press release) EPA Celebrates a Decade of ENERGY STAR BuildingsU.S. EPA.gov (press release) County buildings earn Energy StarsKingman Daily Miner
Wed, Dec 9 |  from latimesblogs.latimes.com

 

Denver's Spire skyscraper finished early and under budget external link

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is the US Green Building Council's rating for sustainable buildings. ... and more »
Wed, Dec 9 |  from Bizjournals.com

 

Are there nontoxic stains that would be safe for wood planters in a veggie garden? external link

Debbie Sek is a green painting expert and an advocate for the use of environmentally safe painting and finishing techniques. She is co-founder of T Paul Sek Eco-Friendly Painting in Santa Cruz, CA, and is a Certified Green Building Professional through Build It Green.
Thu, Jul 23 |  from GreenHomeGuide Know

 

How To: YC students build state's first 'zero-energy' house external link

 AZ It teaches students how to design, manage and build homes with a sustainable design incorporating "green" building practices. Essentially, a sustainable home has a building envelope with the optimum amount of installation put in properly, ...
Sat, May 23 |  from Prescott Daily Courier

 

How To: LEED-Online Tutorial external link

Thumbnail A video tutorial of the US Green Building Council's LEED-Online website, which allows LEED project teams to submit their documentation to the ... vimeo.com
Mon, Apr 20 |  from google.com

 

How To: Green Depot Turns DIY Green external link

 NY with many manufacturers looking at how to create and sell more sustainable goods. And their buildings will reflect their green sensibility. "In 10 years, there will be no such thing as a green building," Beatty says. "It will be automatic."
Fri, Feb 27 |  from GlobeSt. com

 

How To: Green Building & Remodeling For DummiesVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Thumbnail Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment? Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your friendly, step-by-step guide to every facet of this Earth-friendly method of construction. Building a home?even a green home?uses plenty of resources and...
Wed, Feb 18 |  from YouTube

 

New house in Folsom rated one of greenest in U.S. external link

Thumbnail Tuesday, SMUD announced that a new 1,940-square-foot Mormon Street House near Folsom's historic downtown received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum designation from the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington, D.C. The Davis-based Davis Energy Group i...
Wed, Jan 7 |  from Sacramento Bee

 

Alternative Building & Design Expo external link

Great event for those who want to help the environment: An Ecological Footprint area, hosted by Sustainable Works a non-profit environmental education organization – will allow attendees to chart their official ecological footprint.
Mon, May 14 |  from LAVoice.org

 

Podcast: Houses greener on other side? Not anymore external link

Five years ago, you had to buy a custom home if you wanted eco-friendly features. Now, green building is coming to the masses. Large home-building companies and developers are beginning to tout such items as low-water-use landscaping, recycled building products and low energy bills to l...
Sat, May 5 |  from AZ Central.com

 

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