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A Green Built, Solar Powered, Biofuels Station

October 1, 2010

Peak Moment 104: From an early start producing biodiesel from used cooking oil in his garage, Ian Hill, was instrumental in creating a market for biofuels in the state of Oregon. Now Managing Partner of SeQuential Biofuels in Eugene, he has gone on to build the first retail biofuels station in the state — and […]

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Build Green CEE – Gamze Celikyilmaz

September 30, 2010

Gamze Celikyilmaz discusses the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) as well as a “zero emmissions” conference center being constructed in Hungary for the Regional Environment Center. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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US House Passes Historic Green Affordable Housing Bill

September 29, 2010

The US House of Representatives passed the landmark HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act. The bill marks the first time lawmakers have authorized holistic environmental principles in a major housing program. Leading House members praised the bills green-building provisions on the House floor Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Marc Nathanson Award: Global Green’s 2009 Millennium Awards

September 28, 2010

Global Green USA’s 13th Annual Millennium Awards, May 30 2009. Mayor Villaraigosa presents the Green Building Environmental Leadership Award to Marc Nathanson. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Icosa Hut Building Workshop August 09

September 27, 2010

This time-lapse video production shows an Icosa Hut being constructed in three days by folks with little building experience. The Icosa Hut is a dwelling modeled after the small huts of our ancestors and incorporates tools of the modern world. One aim of the Resurrected Refuse Action Team is to build our structures together as […]

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Reward 2 ICF Construction Process

September 26, 2010

Thank You for viewing the construction process of Reward Wall Systems ICFs. This is a brief overview of start to finish of the major steps needed to build a green and sustainable home. Used with the proper roofing system to complete the building envelope, this technology will save you 50-80% on your heating and cooling […]

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Winner of Ecozone Green Schools Initiative Announced

September 25, 2010

Mayor Newsom Announces Winner of the CBS/Ecozone Green Schools Initiative at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Building Efficiency Case Study: Poudre School District

September 24, 2010

The design team for Colorados Fossil Ridge High School used the integrated design process to create a building that saves taxpayers money and actively demonstrates key elements of high-performance design. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Greenbuild 2010 – Generation Green: Redefining Our Future

September 23, 2010

This year, Greenbuild – greenbuildexpo.org – returns to Chicago’s McCormick Place West, the site of Greenbuild 2007 but with twice as much space! As one of the first cities to adopt LEED® for public buildings and the city that is home to more LEED-certified buildings than any other, Chicago is truly committed to leadership as […]

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Blue Sky Homes Building System (TM) – 2 Minute Overview

September 22, 2010

Time lapse video of the envelope of Blue Sky Homes’ prototype house being completed in 5 days Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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Building envelope exterior 1

September 21, 2010

Samples of exterior infrared building envelope test images captured by our certified thermographers. Enjoyed this article?More information on Go Green Tips!

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