Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T21:42:40.552-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:green-building Len Gilbert lgilbert618 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12959858460214066577-4fe2d961c1bec6b334c6076d0291d882 2009-11-23T10:52:47.113-05:00

Stephen Dawson has been in the information technology business for decades, helping manage content, networks and computer systems for business clients. Now, he's hoping to help them manage their energy consumption. Dawson, who launched S.H.

Stephen Dawson has been in the information technology business for decades, helping manage content, networks and computer systems for business clients. Now, he's hoping to help them manage their energy consumption. Dawson, who launched S.H. http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/oct/20/service-controls-thermostats-from-web/ Stephen Dawson sdawson348 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15695616253604933999-65dd4b7ffd7b28b6dc4ccd5dccb2bf2a 2009-11-23T04:40:48.583-05:00

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:3280677508367171676-938da79d933eb6abd8493e6e0cde4ce3 2009-11-22T15:19:24.069-05:00

Pennsylvania residents whose streams and fields have been damaged by toxic spills and whose drinking water has allegedly been contaminated by drilling for natural gas are suing the Houston-based energy company that drilled the wells.

Pennsylvania residents whose streams and fields have been damaged by toxic spills and whose drinking water has allegedly been contaminated by drilling for natural gas are suing the Houston-based energy company that drilled the wells. http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/22/pa-residents-sue-gas-driller-for-contamination-health-concerns/ Marco Schmoecker mschmoecker442 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16453595285892666228-b529a00dc0515d10f73e74b6b83cea53 2009-11-17T05:25:23.455-05:00

Green web hosting providers need to walk the talk – Not only providing green hosting, they need to green their business operations. Creation of Green Office is most important to inculcate implementation of energy conservation measures mind set in...

Green web hosting providers need to walk the talk – Not only providing green hosting, they need to green their business operations. Creation of Green Office is most important to inculcate implementation of energy conservation measures mind set in... http://www.greenhostingestate.com/green-office-creation.html Ivan Widjaya iwidjaya482 3 3 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:16247701169178258285-074aaa07665ebb37e0b873ffbd88fd55 2009-11-20T03:03:13.671-05:00

USGBC Announces Winner of First-ever Sustainable Suite Design Competition The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in conjunction with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and NEWH announced the winner of the first-ever Sustainable Suite...

USGBC Announces Winner of First-ever Sustainable Suite Design Competition The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in conjunction with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and NEWH announced the winner of the first-ever Sustainable Suite... http://www.dexigner.com/architecture/news-g19070.html 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:5780262277109317805-32d0ac5863276a6fe681aa54deddf66d 2009-11-18T19:37:19.681-05:00

A recent event sponsored by the British High Commission on climate change and low-carbon business drew out into the open a serious issue. As many are aware, should the temperature rise as much as 4 degrees Celsius (or about 7 degrees Fahrenheit) due to climate change, some serious problems for countries around the world will emerge.

A recent event sponsored by the British High Commission on climate change and low-carbon business drew out into the open a serious issue. As many are aware, should the temperature rise as much as 4 degrees Celsius (or about 7 degrees Fahrenheit) due to climate change, some serious problems for countries around the world will emerge. http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/18/energy-efficiency-hidden-dangers/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14927846118644432514-b503a1cbcd775c3dab3f92ededb3d949 2009-11-12T15:41:05.779-05:00

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 Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 3 3 0 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:3246458348950327518-c7192aab5de238a38751a78e2d02cb4c 2009-11-12T14:36:04.295-05:00

We’re in Phoenix for Greenbuild 2009, and we’ve already seen some exciting new companies and products on the show floor.

We’re in Phoenix for Greenbuild 2009, and we’ve already seen some exciting new companies and products on the show floor. http://blog.pr-vantage.com/2009/11/11/greenbuild-2009-preview Rob Adler radler888 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4849901235925433639-0ed7f1e9433e9a416587a3a07cd5d475 2009-11-12T14:28:35.989-05:00

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 Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 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 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13919813341021845722-b04f22083563a9a8b5ce7480c3d2c462 2009-11-10T11:56:54.420-05:00

SAN JOSE, CA — Fortune Data Centers' San Jose facility earned the prestigious LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council last week, six months after opening the green facility. With the certification, Fortune Data Centers has...

SAN JOSE, CA — Fortune Data Centers' San Jose facility earned the prestigious LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council last week, six months after opening the green facility. With the certification, Fortune Data Centers has... http://www.greenercomputing.com/news/2009/11/09/fortune-data-centers-lands-leed-gold-certification-facebook-tenant Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7302695504398646012-5efabd655396fe16b78a8e10badb7c56 2009-10-29T11:50:20.707-04:00

Whatever Baby Boomers are doing, people want to figure it out.

Whatever Baby Boomers are doing, people want to figure it out. http://www.sobabyboomer.com/2009/10/future-sustainable-lifestyle-of-boomers.html John Agno jagno444 5 4 0 1 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 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14618180587298419517-e65c84b38460980534312f9418d0064b 2009-11-02T10:09:53.082-05:00

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may still be considered as one of the most conservative from a religious standpoint. But with the opening of the new King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, otherwise known as KAUST, a new era in academic...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may still be considered as one of the most conservative from a religious standpoint. But with the opening of the new King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, otherwise known as KAUST, a new era in academic... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/02/green-university-saudi-arabia-kaust-eco-friendly-environment/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 4 4 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 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4054565792286992145-635a0766a2e257552b35f16a3d261e47 2009-11-04T18:41:01.800-05:00

MILWAUKEE, WI — Looking to save a little money this fall and winter by turning down the thermostats in your offices? Think again before you fiddle with those temperatures settings. Doing that alone could cost you far more than you save, especially...

MILWAUKEE, WI — Looking to save a little money this fall and winter by turning down the thermostats in your offices? Think again before you fiddle with those temperatures settings. Doing that alone could cost you far more than you save, especially... http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2009/11/04/business-owners-beware-quick-fixes-can-cost-more-smart-energy-savings-strategies Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9468932086675901309-1299c168d9cdaf0a4cbea2426da9b871 2009-11-03T06:12:39.764-05:00

You're invited to a free sneak-preview webinar on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:30pm EST about green commercial building by Robert Watson, the “Father of LEED” called “Building a Sustainable Future: Progress & Trends Toward Improving the...

You're invited to a free sneak-preview webinar on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:30pm EST about green commercial building by Robert Watson, the “Father of LEED” called “Building a Sustainable Future: Progress & Trends Toward Improving the... http://www.sustainablehousingdesign.com/2009/11/free-webinar-by-leed-founder-robert.html Rick Plant rplant231 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11592002635515701-6ab47f6857a463a48a7b99a010d44489 2009-10-26T12:11:12.353-04:00

It sits in the middle of a harsh, barren desert, sweltering in searing heat. It has no clean water, its sea is...

It sits in the middle of a harsh, barren desert, sweltering in searing heat. It has no clean water, its sea is... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/10/26/green-cities-masdar-abu-dhabi/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10815386225931349895-78637a84d590a87f69c9bc4b30eaaaa7 2009-10-20T19:10:47.564-04:00

Providing a vast variety of green building techniques and sustainable house designs. Including eco friendly articles, green living ideas, and links. You'll also find sustainable living videos, green energy tips, recycling facts, renewable resources, natural resources, alternative energy sources, and much more.

Providing a vast variety of green building techniques and sustainable house designs. Including eco friendly articles, green living ideas, and links. You'll also find sustainable living videos, green energy tips, recycling facts, renewable resources, natural resources, alternative energy sources, and much more. http://www.sustainablehousingdesign.com Rick Plant rplant231 3 3 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 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15045097412197106352-2fe6b78ec0b7316944ad4e1405324031 2009-10-28T11:48:57.320-04:00

BERKELEY, CA — Scientific Conservation Inc., the Berkeley firm that launched its innovative Sciwatch solution to tackle buildings' energy drift in June, has released its newest product for beta testing: an application that measures and predicts a...

BERKELEY, CA — Scientific Conservation Inc., the Berkeley firm that launched its innovative Sciwatch solution to tackle buildings' energy drift in June, has released its newest product for beta testing: an application that measures and predicts a... http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2009/10/27/sci-beta-tests-solution-deliver-super-accurate-predictions-energy-use Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11671370424454670625-d737efef6bb42dbef36bcc2739b1f975 2009-10-20T19:24:21.011-04:00

WASHINGTON, DC — The Environmental Protection Agency has set its first WaterSense specification for a commercial building product -- a water-efficient urinal that's to use only half as much H2O as a standard fixture. The current federal standard for...

WASHINGTON, DC — The Environmental Protection Agency has set its first WaterSense specification for a commercial building product -- a water-efficient urinal that's to use only half as much H2O as a standard fixture. The current federal standard for... http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2009/10/20/epa-sets-watersense-standard-first-commercial-building-product Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 3 3 0 0