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Sunday, 22 November 2009 | Levent OZLER: Leading green building organizations have reached a ground-breaking agreement to adopt a common global language for the measurement of the carbon footprint of buildings. Just weeks ahead of COP15 in Copenhagen, this is a critical and timely step that will enable the world to realise the unparalleled, cost-effective carbon mitigation potential of buildings, which account for around 40% of the world's energy use and 33% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Sunday, 22 November 2009 | Levent OZLER: Leading green building organizations have reached a ground-breaking agreement to adopt a common global language for the measurement of the carbon footprint of buildings. Just weeks ahead of COP15 in Copenhagen, this is a critical and timely step that will enable the world to realise the unparalleled, cost-effective carbon mitigation potential of buildings, which account for around 40% of the world's energy use and 33% of global greenhouse gas emissions. http://www.dexigner.com/design_news/common-carbon-metric-a-common-carbon-language-for-all.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2924493133258635526-dfefb6a8dd1747d8052912ed6f0f1d13 2009-11-22T20:48:40.200-05:00

On the occasion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15), the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in collaboration with BMW Group, invites the public to an open symposium comprising international names in the fields of architecture, design, contemporary art and technology. The one-day symposium will, among others, discuss the new challenges pertaining to the environment as well as issues of sustainability in the creative sector.

On the occasion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15), the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in collaboration with BMW Group, invites the public to an open symposium comprising international names in the fields of architecture, design, contemporary art and technology. The one-day symposium will, among others, discuss the new challenges pertaining to the environment as well as issues of sustainability in the creative sector. http://www.dexigner.com/architecture/news-g19307.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17152722846752740529-2b5c3bcedf27d3264540cc75ca7ef97a 2009-11-20T05:07:27.118-05:00

Green-minded architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account "all children, all species, for all time."

Green-minded architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account "all children, all species, for all time." http://www.ted.com/talks/william_mcdonough_on_cradle_to_cradle_design.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11757898074432400667-4d779948a3e0bff19f709430e4215973 2009-11-20T05:42:30.488-05:00

The University of Cambridge has announced plans to create a new post which will give students, researchers and the wider Cambridge community a chance to benefit from the expertise of a succession of leading design and planning specialists.

The University of Cambridge has announced plans to create a new post which will give students, researchers and the wider Cambridge community a chance to benefit from the expertise of a succession of leading design and planning specialists. http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/article/default.aspx?objid=65034 Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11538285454146243513-045825b2604d0c07eec3e6db6dbb2dbf 2009-11-20T05:39:08.595-05:00

Next month’s United Nations conference in Copenhagen will see the architectural profession deliver 15 demands for action: The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) will deliver the 15 strong calls for action in an effort to ensure the forum delivers an ambitious and effective response to climate change. The paper covers issues ranging from the pressing need for an international standard of accounting for carbon emissions, to appropriate planning for the unavoidable impacts of climate change, and incentives to drive innovation to ensure greater and faster take-up of sustainable design.

Next month’s United Nations conference in Copenhagen will see the architectural profession deliver 15 demands for action: The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) will deliver the 15 strong calls for action in an effort to ensure the forum delivers an ambitious and effective response to climate change. The paper covers issues ranging from the pressing need for an international standard of accounting for carbon emissions, to appropriate planning for the unavoidable impacts of climate change, and incentives to drive innovation to ensure greater and faster take-up of sustainable design. http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/article/Architects-lobby-for-change-at-Copenhagen/505871.aspx Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5234621447240399192-9721ba0f67e4758f8a34fc70bbda4911 2009-11-20T03:02:06.497-05:00

Gensler Wins Award for Greenhouse/Hydrogen Generating Bridge BY Cliff KuangFri Oct 30, 2009 at 1:27 PM The architecture firm proposes a solar-powered greenhouse that would rest on abandoned train tracks in Chicago. New York's new High Line park has...

Gensler Wins Award for Greenhouse/Hydrogen Generating Bridge BY Cliff KuangFri Oct 30, 2009 at 1:27 PM The architecture firm proposes a solar-powered greenhouse that would rest on abandoned train tracks in Chicago. New York's new High Line park has... http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/cliff-kuang/design-innovation/gensler-catches-high-line-fever?partner=rss Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2379491675121383769-17b51f989a2379014031c4dd06e14051 2009-11-16T14:06:11.408-05:00

Awards Recognize Two Very Distinct Projects. WATERTOWN, Mass., Nov. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Construction Group, Inc. (PCGI), one of Boston's leading residential and commercial design/build firms, has been awarded two Gold PRISM Awards...

Awards Recognize Two Very Distinct Projects. WATERTOWN, Mass., Nov. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Construction Group, Inc. (PCGI), one of Boston's leading residential and commercial design/build firms, has been awarded two Gold PRISM Awards... http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-11-1116-004.shtml Christopher Simmons csimmons281 3 2 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1407760990615517990-a3f54a5dea30cce487c6d0773acee6cf 2009-11-12T11:19:57.021-05:00

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Annually, the United States Fire Administration reports that 3,000 to 5,000 people die in fires. This figure includes 800 children, nine and younger, and 1,200 seniors. One fire captain, owner of...

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Annually, the United States Fire Administration reports that 3,000 to 5,000 people die in fires. This figure includes 800 children, nine and younger, and 1,200 seniors. One fire captain, owner of... http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2009-11-1112-003.shtml Christopher Simmons csimmons281 2 1 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16686723681873496323-b6b0bd46bd38594f73b47554cd938343 2009-11-13T04:04:16.217-05:00

Al Gore delivered the keynote address to green building professionals at the Greenbuild conference. He praised the leadership of the USGBC for bringing real change to the marketplace. He also urged the crowd to take responsibility for expanding green building globally and to call out greenwashing.

Al Gore delivered the keynote address to green building professionals at the Greenbuild conference. He praised the leadership of the USGBC for bringing real change to the marketplace. He also urged the crowd to take responsibility for expanding green building globally and to call out greenwashing. http://greeneconomypost.com/al-gore-addresses-green-building-community-at-greenbuild-6110.htm Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14927846118644432514-b503a1cbcd775c3dab3f92ededb3d949 2009-11-12T15:40:55.732-05:00

The U.S. Green Building Council predicts that green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy. They found that the green building sector generates $2.6 trillion in annual revenue, employ...

The U.S. Green Building Council predicts that green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy. They found that the green building sector generates $2.6 trillion in annual revenue, employ... http://greeneconomypost.com/green-building-8-million-jobs-6106.htm Chris de Morsella cdemorsella630 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4849901235925433639-0ed7f1e9433e9a416587a3a07cd5d475 2009-11-12T14:32:34.009-05:00

This is a round-up of on-the-spot interviews with job seekers who attended the job fair at the Greenbuild Conference that is taking place this week. Attendees were asked what strategies were they using to land a green building job. by Jessalyn...

This is a round-up of on-the-spot interviews with job seekers who attended the job fair at the Greenbuild Conference that is taking place this week. Attendees were asked what strategies were they using to land a green building job. by Jessalyn... http://greeneconomypost.com/green-job-seekers-job-hunting-tips-at-greenbuild-job-fair-5976.htm Chris de Morsella cdemorsella630 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10046994869767405418-f7eceda65c2374b547787ee88d2ec25a 2009-11-09T11:53:28.097-05:00

Washington, DC — The United States' first voluntary rating system for sustainable landscapes launched last week, a development its creators hope will do for the landscaping sector what LEED did for the building industry. The American Society of...

Washington, DC — The United States' first voluntary rating system for sustainable landscapes launched last week, a development its creators hope will do for the landscaping sector what LEED did for the building industry. The American Society of... http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2009/11/09/leed-for-landscapes-launched Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3942341861144433713-b2a20b7d981cff00f439cae6cddd30ec 2009-11-05T12:33:08.675-05:00

Workers in “green” buildings more productive than those in traditional structures. They take less sick leave and prodiuctivity increases. The study looks at whether the upfront costs outweigh those benefits?

Workers in “green” buildings more productive than those in traditional structures. They take less sick leave and prodiuctivity increases. The study looks at whether the upfront costs outweigh those benefits? http://greeneconomypost.com/green-buildings-productivit-5850.htm Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6571172186143528193-42406ec39092f85ab17bd8973decc65c 2009-10-28T12:50:28.921-04:00

The Passivhaus movement is an exciting building design concept that offers tremendous energy savings due to reliance on passive heating systems. Europe is embracing the concept with between ten and fifteen thousand houses already built and governmental support of mandating the standard. The Passive House Institute US was recently formed to reach out to the US building market. It is slow to gain momentum, but holds promise for the US market in the future.

The Passivhaus movement is an exciting building design concept that offers tremendous energy savings due to reliance on passive heating systems. Europe is embracing the concept with between ten and fifteen thousand houses already built and governmental support of mandating the standard. The Passive House Institute US was recently formed to reach out to the US building market. It is slow to gain momentum, but holds promise for the US market in the future. http://greeneconomypost.com/passivhaus-barriers-growth-us-5634.htm Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16498281502004211896-ca5afadb37ad6decd6ea68c27a26a0c6 2009-10-26T14:16:59.442-04:00

The market for green buildings is exploding and the lion’s share of the opportunity exists in retrofits, not new buildings. McGraw-Hill Construction’s latest SmartMarket Report, Green Building Retrofit & Renovation: Rapidly Expanding Market...

The market for green buildings is exploding and the lion’s share of the opportunity exists in retrofits, not new buildings. McGraw-Hill Construction’s latest SmartMarket Report, Green Building Retrofit & Renovation: Rapidly Expanding Market... http://greeneconomypost.com/huge-growth-in-retrofit-buildings-predicted-10-15-billion-market-by-2014-5476.htm Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16532285956005126422-5be40705ad87e981eb67e6fb96d802a0 2009-10-09T12:19:05.226-04:00

A rendering of the oval-shaped Harmon Hotel & Spa at its original designed height of 49 stories (top). An aerial photo of CityCenter under construction (above); Harmon Hotel & Hotel is pictured in the bottom right corner. The project was scaled back...

A rendering of the oval-shaped Harmon Hotel & Spa at its original designed height of 49 stories (top). An aerial photo of CityCenter under construction (above); Harmon Hotel & Hotel is pictured in the bottom right corner. The project was scaled back... http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/091006faulty_foster_tower.asp Len Gilbert lgilbert012 5 4 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16837155710654525601-964e3845549f17127fe2cc5ea5e89341 2009-10-06T15:46:15.060-04:00

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tsoi/Kobus & Associates received a Special Mention award at the American Institute of Architects New England Chapter's 2009 Design Awards on Saturday, October 3 for its design of the Center for Life...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tsoi/Kobus & Associates received a Special Mention award at the American Institute of Architects New England Chapter's 2009 Design Awards on Saturday, October 3 for its design of the Center for Life... http://send2press.com/newswire/2009-10-1006-002.shtml Christopher Simmons csimmons281 2 1 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9736595580276125204-97de08781d2e1cfcf5161f71cf839de8 2009-10-16T19:03:41.505-04:00

A group of recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates has developed a roof tile that remains white in summer to reflect the sun’s energy then turns black in winter to absorb the sun’s rays and heat buildings. The so-called “thermeleon” (rhymes with chameleon) technology ...

A group of recent Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates has developed a roof tile that remains white in summer to reflect the sun’s energy then turns black in winter to absorb the sun’s rays and heat buildings. The so-called “thermeleon” (rhymes with chameleon) technology ... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/10/16/mit-team-develops-roof-tile-changes-color-temperatures-shift/ Marco Schmoecker mschmoecker442 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5091673447566143651-ad3c59dac4540a647629408a1cfa6b44 2009-10-13T11:52:50.709-04:00

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. EPA last week handed out its 2009 Lifecycle Building Challenge awards to six buildings or projects designed to reduce the environmental and energy impacts of buildings, including student-designed buildings, best overall...

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. EPA last week handed out its 2009 Lifecycle Building Challenge awards to six buildings or projects designed to reduce the environmental and energy impacts of buildings, including student-designed buildings, best overall... http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2009/10/13/modular-building-designs-take-top-prize-lifecycle-building-challenge-awards Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15817538682081610099-82c87f84d1584d973db6178152644b65 2009-10-07T13:40:12.944-04:00

Aga Artka, Allied Member ASID, LEED AP Owner/Interior Designer Aga Artka Interior Design LLC Milwaukee, WI Design Creating Comfort In The Office When it comes to commercial interior design, comfort and convenience remain high on the priority list.

Aga Artka, Allied Member ASID, LEED AP Owner/Interior Designer Aga Artka Interior Design LLC Milwaukee, WI Design Creating Comfort In The Office When it comes to commercial interior design, comfort and convenience remain high on the priority list. http://sohobiztube.com/article.php?article_id=200053 Meghan Martin mmartin464 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15817538682143553551-53e32d9410c3face6f017ba6ec19ec64 2009-10-07T13:38:55.413-04:00

Aga Artka, Allied Member ASID, LEED AP Owner/Interior Designer Aga Artka Interior Design LLC Milwaukee, WI Design Ever-changing Design Trends In The Workplace A successful business not only markets well to the consumers, but also promotes...

Aga Artka, Allied Member ASID, LEED AP Owner/Interior Designer Aga Artka Interior Design LLC Milwaukee, WI Design Ever-changing Design Trends In The Workplace A successful business not only markets well to the consumers, but also promotes... http://sohobiztube.com/article.php?article_id=200057 Meghan Martin mmartin464 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14976464802008793739-e92aeddc409250cb9ec1d21fe99e9b78 2008-12-29T15:13:04.310-05:00

DesignIntelligence have produced a ranking of the architecture schools that best prepare students for professional practice.

DesignIntelligence have produced a ranking of the architecture schools that best prepare students for professional practice. http://www.architectmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=1006&articleID=602885 Ashiq Thobani athobani021 58 55 3 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16324382059981863566-32256f964b6763a6f85cea1dd01135e3 2009-03-09T17:57:13.045-04:00

Stephanie Houston’s saga is all too common these days. Armed with a master’s degree in architecture and six years of professional experience, Houston currently is hunting for work in San Francisco after getting laid off from a U.K.-based firm in...

Stephanie Houston’s saga is all too common these days. Armed with a master’s degree in architecture and six years of professional experience, Houston currently is hunting for work in San Francisco after getting laid off from a U.K.-based firm in... http://archrecord.construction.com/news/economy/survivalguide/0903strategies-1.asp William Hanley whanley848 35 34 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15915870659197711627-6193c10c89046264f79bcb97217f53a6 2009-10-01T12:37:58.352-04:00

I attended an information session recently put on by the vice president of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council, Peter Levasseur. It was an excellent presentation, but if this thing gets...

I attended an information session recently put on by the vice president of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council, Peter Levasseur. It was an excellent presentation, but if this thing gets... http://greeneconomypost.com/leed-version-3-a-whole-mess-of-changes-4786.htm Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2552093815727143161-c61f23e35a42002aaed9dc5deee4036b 2009-01-09T15:24:48.405-05:00

In moves that will surprise no one who has followed the barrage of grim economic news, architecture firms across the country are laying off workers at unprecedented levels. Over the past few months...

In moves that will surprise no one who has followed the barrage of grim economic news, architecture firms across the country are laying off workers at unprecedented levels. Over the past few months... http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/081229layoffs.asp William Hanley whanley848 41 40 1 0