Sustainable Building Tech
I just got back from Crestron Masters programming training where I learned about all of their new products coming out and currently available. Crestron got its start doing programmable controllers and touch panels for the AV industry. In the process …
From Guest Blogger Brian McGowan: Whole Building Energy Control Read More »
Longtime 2GreenEnergy supporter Don Harmon wants to live in an eco-friendly house of his own design, and, according to this article, it seems that he’s making great progress in that direction. Go, Don!
Linked here is a prototype Green Home just done this year in California (of course). (Note: Clicking the link downloads the file.) It has 3 bedrooms / 3 baths, is 1,700 sq. ft. and targeted to sell for $ 300,000.00. …
From Guest-Blogger Don Harmon: Prototype Green Home Read More »
This is incredible. I had to view it twice. It’s another reason why we have to focus on China as a country that is soaring ahead of us in so many areas. This 30-story hotel took 15 days to build! …
From Guest-Blogger Penny McCracken: Chinese Construction – Unbelievable Read More »
I know I’m not the only American who has looked at a political map of the 50 states and wondered, “Wow. Are there really that many democrats in New Mexico? Hell, it’s next to Texas!” The answer, in a word, …
New Mexico — Land of Enchantment and Environmentalism Read More »
I had a conversation with an old friend last evening, in which we discussed how individuals can make a difference vis-à-vis sustainability in the choices they make in their lives. He told me about an associate of his, a realtor …
National Association of Realtors' Green Designation Read More »
Although green initiatives began back in the 1970s, few companies and individuals were motivated to take serious action to protect the environment and focus on sustainability. In recent years, however, the target of living green has taken hold, dominating the …
From Guest-Blogger Lynne: How to Position Your Company as a Green Leader Read More »
Some of the fastest return on investment you can get is by retrofitting a leaky, energy wasting building with high R-value insulation and efficient appliances. Many estimates show that US buildings use close to 50% of the total annual energy …
Green roofs are engineered vegetated roofing systems where plants and soil have replaced, or been put on top of, traditional concrete, roof tiles or shingles. The breathing living roofs provide numerous benefits to buildings including protection against stormwater runoff, conservation …
The spring season is a time of change and provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the problems humans are facing around the world and the actions we can take to improve the situation. As we think about what we …
From Guess Blogger Thomas Stone: Update on the Global Water Crisis Read More »
