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First Sustainable Landscapes Certified…
Press Release Issued by ASLA
The Sustainable Sites Initiative has announced the first projects to be certified by the nation’s most comprehensive system for rating…
 
High Demand for Energy Audits in Portland…
Press Release Issued by Hammer and Hand
Remodeler and green builder Hammer & Hand’s home performance team has tripled in size and is opening a new home…
 
AIA Portland Offers Energy Efficiency Courses…
Press Release Issued by AIA Portland
The AIA+2030 Professional Series helps design professionals create buildings that meet the ambitious energy efficiency goals of the 2030 Challenge.…
 
IceBank Helps High School Save Energy…
Press Release Issued by CALMAC
CALMAC IceBank thermal energy storage tanks have been installed at the recently retrofitted Romeoville High School located near Chicago.…
 
 

Keep In the Heat or Cold
Keep In the Heat or Cold…
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Green Building Community picks in green window, door and insulation companies.…
 
Yudelson Associates' Report on What’s in Store for 2012 Yudelson Associates' Report on What’s in Store for…
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Yudelson’s report on trends cites a focus on green retrofits, a greater awareness of water conservation; more net zero energy…
 
Green Building Consultants: What Experience Do We Need for a LEED Project?
I am preparing a pre-qualification document of a construction company. They are asking me to consider the green building aspects…
 
Software for Design of Eco house
Does anyone know of any good software (ideally free) for designing an eco house? I’ve used software before for this…
 
Common Wells or Geothermal Loop Possibilities
As a residential subdivision developer, I see that being able to advertise lots as geothermal ready should really enhance the…
 
Is There a List of Green Concrete for LEED?
Is there a list of LEED approved products for use in concrete construction? http://www.green-buildings.com/content/782136-green-building-materials-there-list-green-concrete-leed…
 
 
Sustainable Building Products and Materials: From Novelty to Mainstream
 
The Keys to Green Building Success: Design Analysis and Simulation
 
 
 
The Right Place at the Right Time…
Green home builder Ichijo USA makes an impressive debut into the U.S. market with a 10-unit display of green building…
 
2011: a Big Year for Innovations…
A list of the nine most impressive innovations in the engineering industry this past year compiled by engineering consulting firm…
 
UNStudio Sustainable Design Up for Be Inspired Award…
A finalist for Innovation in Building, the office complex features an airfoil shape and many green elements.…
 
The Dali Museum Incorporates Many Sustainable Features…
The unique ‘Glass Enigma’ is just one of the design features that help the building save energy and resources incorporated…
 
Leasing Solar Panels Increases…
Press Release Issued by NREL
Rooftop solar panels are attracting customers who are choosing to lease rather than buy.…
 
LEED Exam Webinar Series Announced…
Press Release Issued by WPL Publishing
WPL will host a four-part webinar series to help people prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam.…
 
Learn About Europe’s Most Sustainable Development Models…
Press Release Issued by NESEA
BuildingEnergy12 will feature a presentation on how the City of Hamburg is implementing energy efficient and carbon-neutral construction.…
 
 
Convincing People of Green Building’s Benefits…
Press Release Issued by ICR Consulting
It’s possible to build green and cheap says ICR Consulting.…
 
Report Examines the Carbon Cycle…
Press Release Issued by Dovetail Partners
A new report from Dovetail Partners starts from square one in understanding the building blocks of carbon science and policy…
 
Green Storm Drainage System Installed in Historic Building…
Press Release Issued by Kana Pipeline
Kana Pipeline installed a green drainage system in the first LEED certified laboratory housed in a renovated historically registered building.…
 
New Orange County USGBC Executive Director…
Press Release Issued by Orange County USGBC
The Orange County Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council has named a new executive director and board of directors.…
 
Top States for Green Building…
Press Release Issued by USGBC
USGBC has released its 2011 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita.…
 
USGBC Recommends Executive Actions…
Press Release Issued by USGBC
Along with 15 partners, USGBC has released a report that recommends actions that the Obama Administration can take to drive…
 
Save Energy with Melting Buildings…

A University of Washington research project is testing a gel that melts the insides of walls to keep buildings cool…
 
Innovative, Enviro-friendly Tile…
Compiled By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Oceanside Glasstile uses natural sand and recycled bottles to make their decorative glass tile.
 
Save Energy with Rapid Energy Modeling…
By Autodesk
Rapid energy modeling is a process that helps analyze and estimate building energy consumption using BIM.
 
The Right Place at the Right Time…
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
Green home builder Ichijo USA makes an impressive debut into the U.S. market with a 10-unit display of green building technology at its finest.
 
Reduce Energy Consumption with Insulfoam…
Compiled by Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Insulfoam makes many recyclable, Energy Star qualified insulation products.
 
Improved Air Quality with Lower Energy Costs…
Compiled By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Dynamic Air Quality Solutions advocates for the importance of indoor air quality through its innovative sustainable solutions.
 
Our Drool-worthy Sustainable Products Wish List…
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor
With the holidays in full swing, we chose our favorite sustainable building products.
 
2011: a Big Year for Innovations…
By Arup
A list of the nine most impressive innovations in the engineering industry this past year compiled by engineering consulting firm Arup.
 
Benefits of a Living Roof…
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
These companies provide living green roof systems for homes and commercial buildings.
 
2011 WaterSense Excellence Award Winner Niagara…
Compiled by Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
With a history of quality, Niagara Conservation has since earned its reputation as a premier resource for water and energy conservation products.
 
Preserving Wood with Nisus Green Products…
Compiled by Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Nisus’ Bora-Care eliminates the weather delays associated with soil termiticides saving builders time and money.
 
Keep In the Heat or Cold
Keep In the Heat or Cold…
Green Building Community picks in green window, door and insulation companies.
 
Innovative, Enviro-friendly Tile…
Oceanside Glasstile uses natural sand and recycled bottles to make their decorative glass tile.
 
Reduce Energy Consumption with Insulfoam…
Insulfoam makes many recyclable, Energy Star qualified insulation products.
 
Improved Air Quality with Lower Energy Costs…
Dynamic Air Quality Solutions advocates for the importance of indoor air quality through its innovative sustainable solutions.
 
2011 WaterSense Excellence Award Winner Niagara…
With a history of quality, Niagara Conservation has since earned its reputation as a premier resource for water and energy conservation products.
 
Preserving Wood with Nisus Green Products…
Nisus’ Bora-Care eliminates the weather delays associated with soil termiticides saving builders time and money.
 
American Made Wood Products…
Columbia Forest Products contribute to LEED and other green building credits.