Tag archives for green building
The Future of Smart HVAC Systems
The future of smart HVAC systems is critical to the American economy with the cost of resources, especially fossil fuels, set to rise in the coming years.
Arena Fonte Nova To Be a LEED Triumph for Brazil’s 2014 World Cup
Salvador da Bahia's new Arena Fonte Nova is stunning with its bucolic setting on a lake in the middle of the city and its green building features.
Chicago, My Kind of Sustainable Business Town
Some highlights from Building A Sustainable Region, released last week, showcases various reasons why Chicago stands tall as a sustainable business hub.
Green Building Gone Fraudulent: Home Insulation Marketer Fined $350,000
Yesterday the Federal Trade Commission fined a home insulation marketer $350,000 for making unsubstantiated claims about the products' green credetials.
Video: Msheireb a Huge Step in Transforming Downtown Doha
Msheireb in downtown Doha is bringing together the best talent within Qatar and beyond to build the most sustainable structures possible in the Middle East.
The Little Gulf Country That Could: Qatar’s Finest Sustainability Moments of 2012
Qatar, the nation with the highest per capital carbon emissions has made great progress during 2012.
Oscar Niemeyer, 1907-2012
A giant of modernist architecture, Oscar Niemeyer passed away last night in a Rio de Janeiro hospital just 10 days shy of his 105th birthday.
Why Fresno Should Host the 2026 Winter Olympics
Fresno would be a great host city for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and must get its act together to present a bid.
A View of the Future of Glass at GreenBuild 2012
View, Inc., a manufacturer of "dynamic glass," is touting its futuristic intelligent windows through today's conclusion at GreenBuild 2012.
Housing at Doha’s Education City Goes Solar & Sustainable
Student living will become more sustainable in Doha's Education City due to a new LEED-certified student housing complex that will open next year.
The Green Bottle Goes Gold: Heineken USA HQ Goes LEED
In its most recent CSR report, Heineken USA announced achievements on community work as well as the environment. The green bottle is going LEED Gold.
Greener Hotels in Qatar Are on the Horizon
The Qatar Green Building Council recently launched the Green Hotels Interest Group, which aims to offset over 800 buildings--many of which are hotels--in Doha's center.