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California Academy of Sciences Poised to Open New Green Quarters
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2008/08/22/california-academy-sciences-new-green-quarters
By Leslie Guevarra
The $488 million project to reconstruct and reinvent the facility has produced a showcase of green architecture and exhibits that strive to reflect a “sustainability message” in every facet, the academy’s leadership team says.
The Challenge of Existing Buildings: Retrofitting Structures for Increased
Energy Efficiency
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/column/2008/08/28/retrofitting-structures-energy-efficiency
By Cory Vanderpool
Retrofitting buildings with automation systems that leverage the capability to transmit data over the power line is where strong potential exists for realizing energy savings.
Green Roofs Should Be Designed for Specific Goals: Report
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2008/08/18/green-roofs-should-be-designed-specific-goals-report
Green roofs vary so much in design and performance that they should be constructed to achieve specific goals, says a study by The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
Travelodge Cuts Ribbon on London Hotel Made from Shipping Containers
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2008/08/25/travelodge-shipping-containers
The 120-room Travelodge in Uxbridge, London, was crafted from 86 steel containers in the first hotel construction project of its kind in Europe.
Cemtrex Rolls Out CO2-Based DCV System
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2008/08/27/cemtrex-rolls-out-co2-based-dcv-system
Cemtrex Inc. has produced a carbon dioxide-based demand controlled ventilation system that is designed to provide energy efficiency in commercial buildings by monitoring changes in occupancy levels and controlling HVAC systems accordingly.
Certifications for Green Building Professionals are in High Demand, Trade Group Says
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2008/08/15/certified-green-building-professionals
The demand for green building professionals is sharply rising as eco-friendly, energy efficient homes become more of a market norm than a market novelty.
Pioneering Online Green Design Program Grows
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2008/08/26/pioneering-online-green-design-program-grows
Boston Architectural College has added new classes and expanded course offerings in its Online Sustainable Design Certificate Program in response to increasing demands for green building education.
Eco-Friendly Luxury Hotel with Historic Past Greens Energy Management
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2008/08/20/eco-friendly-luxury-hotel-greens-energy-management
The Hotel Metro is deploying a Telkonet SmartEnergy management system at its 63-suite property and is the most recent of several similar projects at five-star hotels in the area, illustrating the growing demand in the hospitality industry for energy efficiency solutions.
Beijing’s Olympic Village Wins Leed Gold Status
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2008/08/19/beijing%E2%80%99s-olympic-village-wins-leed-gold-status
The Olympic Village, temporary home to more than 16,000 athletes at the international games in Beijing, has been awarded LEED Gold status.
Your Role in the Green Environment
http://www.greenerbuildings.com/resources/resource/your-role-green-environment
This book is at the core of training in the basics of green building and construction standards that is being offered by the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
Pilot Summary Report: Building Capabilities to Implement CSR Management Systems at ICT Suppliers in China
http://www.greenercomputing.com/resources/resource/pilot-summary-report-building-capabilities-implement-csr-management-systems-ict-s
This report from Business for Social Responsibility is based on recently completed pilot projects that sought to break through barriers to improving factory conditions.