Green Building / Sustainability Products & Systems
Renovation of art deco landmark will add 21,000 square feet of retail and 110 new parking spaces.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 09:42
Solar industry gathers March 19-21, 2012 in San Jose to discuss technology, market development and policy.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 09:02
This third draft of LEED has been refined to address technical stringency and rigor, measurement and performance tools, and an enhanced user experience.
Monday, February 20, 2012 - 09:03
Changes were so extensive that the certification is for new construction and not for renovation; officially, the building is LEED-NC.
Friday, February 17, 2012 - 14:41
Nearly half of all contractor purchases made from stores like Home Depot and Lowe's.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 08:42
Specifying air curtains as energy-saving, cost-cutting alternatives to vestibules in 3,000-square-foot buildings and larger has been a recent trend among consulting...
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 08:55
Located in the Simon Building, which serves as the main entrance leading into the Morristown Memorial Hospital campus, the project comprises three patient room wings...
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 09:01
Theater, library, fitness center, and bistro enhance facility.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 09:29
Historically, malls have always been the icons of America – the first mall ever was built in Minneapolis in 1956.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 09:07
The solar array is at the elevation of 737 feet, making the building the tallest in the world with a solar PV-installation on its roof.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 08:38
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