As part of its well-publicized 2030 plan (reducing the fossil fuel use of buildings by 50% in 2010 and carbon neutrality by 2030), the American Institute of Architects is offering a wonderful guide to 50 strategies for greening up buildings. The strategies provided in the “50to50″ book range from “Active Solar Thermal Systems” to “Windows and Openings.”
As [...]
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February 28th, 2009 | Posted in 2030 plan, 50to50, AIA, Design, carbon neutrality, fossil fuels
[As part of the evolution of Green Building Law Update, I like to try out new post topics and formats. Today I am beginning a new feature at Green Building Law Update: “Sensible Interview.” Please let me know what you think.]
Back in December, Kimberly Miller of Sensible City provided me with a press pass to [...]
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January 30th, 2009 | Posted in AIA, Design, Kimberly Miller, Legal Developments, Marvin Malecha, Sensible City, Sensible Interview, Trends
Happy New Year!
Here we are officially at the start of what promises to be a year of taking steps towards the sustainable lifestyle that will positively impact us over the long term. What better time than now to think about how you can plan your green building efforts over the course of this year.
As always, [...]
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January 1st, 2009 | Posted in AIA, Construction, Design, Green Building 101 e-book, Off the Grid homes, energy efficiency tax credits, green building resource gudie, green building resources, green point rated certification programs, green step video series, gren resolutions, tax credits
This week at GBLU, we are focusing on the Shaw Development v. Southern Builders case, the first significant example of green building litigation. On Monday, GBLU explained the importance of the case and reviewed the basic facts. Today GBLU will review the most important part of the case, the contract between the parties and accompanying [...]
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October 1st, 2008 | Posted in A101-1997, AIA, Construction, Design, LEED, Legal Developments, Litigation, Shaw Development, Southern Builders, USGBC