Bullitt Center in Seattle Redefines “Living City”: The Guardian

Oct 03, 2011 2 Comments by

With its goals to be off of the water grid, carbon neutral, and composting of all of its sewage, the Bullitt Foundation’s future home in Seattle could redefine our definition of “green building.”

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Schools in Qatar Going Green

Sep 21, 2011 No Comments by

As Qatar prepares for the 2022 World Cup, much of the emirate and its capital, Doha, will undergo a more sustainable transformation as well–and schools are part of the mix.

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Six Stories of Offices in Seattle Will Be Off Local Water Grid

Sep 21, 2011 2 Comments by

The most ambitious plan for Seattle’s future Bullitt Center is for the building to be off the water grid. A rainwater capture system designed for Seattle’s rainy climate will supply the building’s entire needs.

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Today: Silicon Valley Parking Space Transformed on PARK(ing) Day

Sep 16, 2011 No Comments by

Today, September 16, is PARK(ing) Day, which calls attention to the need for more open spaces in our urban environments, and to improve the quality of the neighborhoods in which we live and work.

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Photo Essay: A Big Figure 8 in Harmony with Nature

Sep 08, 2011 No Comments by

Towering over the Copenhagen Canal outside of Denmark’s capital, 8 House is a huge development that via architecture brings its residents closer to nature and offers something to everyone in all age groups.

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Like Those Munchkins, Dunkin’ Donuts CSR Report Is a Sweet First Step

Aug 26, 2011 4 Comments by

Dunkin’ Brands first report is a good framework for learning what Dunkin’ can do to become even a more responsible company.

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FedEx Achieves Reductions in Vehicle Fuel Efficiency & Reduced Aircraft CO2 Emissions

Jul 25, 2011 3 Comments by

The most recent FedEx Global Citizen report is a compelling case study of how microeconomic approaches can help solve large scale, macroeconomic challenges.

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Inkjet Printers Could Provide Solar Much Needed Scale

Jul 22, 2011 4 Comments by

Research at Oregon State University has shown that inkjet printing technology, which has become the standard in our homes and offices, could help solar technology proliferate.

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