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The Right Place at the Right Time 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.
2011: a Big Year for Innovations 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.
UNStudio Sustainable Design Up for Be Inspired Award UNStudio Sustainable Design Up for Be Inspired Award
By UNStudio 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 Dali Museum Incorporates Many Sustainable Features
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor The unique ‘Glass Enigma’ is just one of the design features that help the building save energy and resources incorporated by design firm HOK.
The Solar Decathlon New Jersey Team Takes a New Approach The Solar Decathlon New Jersey Team Takes a New Approach
By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor The eNJoy house is made from concrete walls; it has solar panels on the roof and was designed with Revit.
GE Proves Cloud Computing is Sustainable GE Proves Cloud Computing is Sustainable
By GE Appliances & Lighting While GE’s new facility hums with computing power it enjoys energy savings of 34 percent compared to a typical, code-compliant building.
Prologis to Install PV Panels on Warehouses Across U.S. Prologis to Install PV Panels on Warehouses Across U.S.
By Heather Lammers, NREL Project Amp takes off as the DOE's largest rooftop solar program in U.S. history gets underway.
Hamptons Home Takes Carbon Neutrality One Step Further Hamptons Home Takes Carbon Neutrality One Step Further
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor If a house is carbon neutral and embodied carbon neutral does it matter how big the house is? One house puts this to the test.
Wind Turbines Turn Students on to Alternative Energy Wind Turbines Turn Students on to Alternative Energy
By Bill Scanlon, NREL Students learn about wind power while also finding a way to improve their school's energy efficiency thanks to the Wind for Schools project.
GenerativeComponents Used to Meet Sustainability Criteria GenerativeComponents Used to Meet Sustainability Criteria
By Angus W. Stocking, L.S. The model allowed Feilden Clegg Bradley’s architects to apply environmental analysis techniques on the Worcester Library and History Centre project.
DesignGroup: Thinking like Engineers DesignGroup: Thinking like Engineers
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Architecture firm uses sustainable analysis tools as they were intended: from the very beginning during the schematic design process.
Lockheed Martin Break Record for Use of Solar Lighting Lockheed Martin Break Record for Use of Solar Lighting
By Carmanah Carmanah discusses how Lockheed Martin decided to forgo repairing their decades old lighting system and instead implement solar lighting.
What 200 Million euros Will Buy in a Renovation What 200 Million euros Will Buy in a Renovation
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor 200 million euros later, Deutsche Bank’s Green Towers will stand tall as an inspiration for green skyscraper renovations.
Klima SolarHaus is a Display of Energy Efficient Living Klima SolarHaus is a Display of Energy Efficient Living
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Passive house apartment building in Berlin demonstrates Germany’s push for energy efficiency.
The Process and Design of the Office of the Future The Process and Design of the Office of the Future
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor NREL’s soon-to-be-completed research facility sets a bench mark for net zero building design.
Germany Green Building Tour Part 1 Germany Green Building Tour Part 1
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor ConnectPress Editor Lauren Browne shares some breathtaking examples of green building from her first days in Germany.
Case Study on Building Using Solar Electric & Solar Thermal Case Study on Building Using Solar Electric & Solar Thermal
A Case Study by Sustainable Energy Partners SEP was hired to manage the process of adding solar Photovoltaics (PV) and solar thermal to Mission Plaza building.
Green Building Designed with Civil Engineering in Mind Green Building Designed with Civil Engineering in Mind
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor The new Revit-designed civil engineering building at the UMD campus will provide inspiration and serve as an example of innovation to students.
Perkins+Will Set the Bar High with COTE Award Project Perkins+Will Set the Bar High with COTE Award Project
By Lauren Browne, ConnectPress Editor Learn about the sustainable design techniques implemented in the Platinum LEED Certified and COTE award winning headquarters of Great River Energy.
School Recognized for Sustainable Project School Recognized for Sustainable Project
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor A profile of the Chartwell School, a COTE winning entry that combines sustainable design techniques with innovative educational strategies.
AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects
By AIA A glimpse at this year’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2009 Committee on the Environment (COTE) award winners.
California Green Living California Green Living
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor Three profiles of standout green building projects from the state of California.
Transforming the Building Industry Transforming the Building Industry
By John Myers, Connect Press Editor USGBC founder starts with renovating his own home to gain record-setting LEED certification points.
Latista Software and Clark Construction Latista Software and Clark Construction
By Latista Software Clark Construction completes Washington Nationals' baseball stadium in 23 months by using LATISTA Field software on Motion LE1700 tablet PCs.
Optimizing Water in Desert Design: Cesar Chavez Library Optimizing Water in Desert Design: Cesar Chavez Library
Staci Matlock, ConnectPress Staff Writer Cesar Chavez Library won a 2008 AIA COTE award for its innovative water conservation by employing environmentally responsive architecture.
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Innovative, Enviro-friendly Tile
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Save Energy with Rapid Energy Modeling
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The Right Place at the Right Time
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Reduce Energy Consumption with Insulfoam
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Improved Air Quality with Lower Energy Costs
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Our Drool-worthy Sustainable Products Wish List
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2011: a Big Year for Innovations
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