Green Building Program Articles & Analysis
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Sustainable Economically The first and most crucial factor in any sustainable waste program is economic viability. No matter how environmentally beneficial a recycling or reuse program may be, if it doesn't make financial sense, it won’t last. For a program to be truly sustainable, it must cost the same or less than sending the material to ...
The hotel experience is often defined by comfort, luxury, and convenience, but behind the scenes, that experience can come at a high cost to the environment. Every year, the hospitality industry generates mountains of waste. In the United States alone, hotels are responsible for nearly 289,700 tonnes of waste annually. A significant portion of that comes from food waste, much of it still edible ...
Environmental Certifications and Standards LEED Certification: Steel structure warehouses can be designed to meet the criteria for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. LEED is a globally recognized green building certification program that evaluates buildings based on their environmental performance ...
BACKGROUND DISCUSSION A top five international real estate organization with a total portfolio of 247 M square feet in 750 properties located in more than 100 cities worldwide. The firm is a leader in Green Energy Star initiatives as denoted by their active involvement with the US Green Building Council’s LEED program. ...
In the 1970s, the approach to energy efficiency compromised Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Efforts should concentrate on net-zero energy buildings that do not repeat past mistakes. Forums have discussed sustainable buildings concentrating on energy use. Indoor air quality and its effect on health should factor into building design. IAQ has worked with ventilation standards such as the American Society ...
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Green building programs seek to reduce negative externalities in the building life cycle. ...
Rebori, president, and Jennifer Cisneros, director of marketing — about environmentally friendly MBR solutions, green building standards, and how to handle fouling. What principal drivers have led the market to call for more environmentally conscious, sustainable membrane bioreactor solutions? ...
Covering both public and multifamily private housing under several programs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers funds to housing agencies and building owners to update low-income housing. ...
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These standards and new ASTM activities in the field of sustainability help guide the design and construction of green buildings. ASTM Standards: Technical Foundation of Codes and Rating Systems ASTM International standards play a critical role in the growth of sustainable buildings through the green building ...
Underground storage tanks are increasingly becoming essential components of building projects, driven by rising interest in on-site rainwater and graywater collection and reuse. As a result, building officials may need to expand their expertise to include these products and their components. ...
We have seen a marriage of the energy efficiency and solar energy industries as the US has worked to green its buildings. In fact, some financing programs require that all cost-effective efficiency be pursued before solar panels are installed. ...
Given the ailing market, this hardly seems the time to invest in expensive green upgrades. But a recent report suggests just the opposite. Issued by sustainability organization Ceres and investment services company Mercer, “Energy Efficiency in Real Estate Portfolios: Opportunities for Investors,” points out several reasons why both property owners and investors may want to ...
This long term view of cost vs. benefits is essential in planning and executing a green building conversion program, especially one as massive as a makeover of a 102 story trophy office tower. On a smaller scale, EWMA has found that an important first step to a green conversion program is understanding your ...