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Green Building Benefits More Than Just Environment
June 10, 2010 By 5 Comments
Toronto Unveils the Futuristic Farmers Market
June 9, 2010 By 2 Comments
Toronto has revealed the future of farmer’s market by by unveiling this futuristic design proposed by Adamson Associates Architects and Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. This industrial design was the winner of the competition held to replace the St. Lawrence Market North in Toronto. By an unanimous decision by the judges, the winner of the [...]
A Study Shows LEED Homes are Not Neccessarily Safer in Indoor Toxicity
June 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In a new study by Environment and Human Health, Inc. says that the current LEED system provides a false sense of security regarding the health and safety of its certified homes. A study conducted by the Connecticut based health-research non-profit released their results in LEED Certification: Where Energy Efficiency Collides with Human Health, “The purpose [...]
LEED Platinum Home with Vertical Design
June 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Came across this luxurious and Eco-friendly LEED certified home on DigsDigs. Using vertical design, it integrates energy efficiency such as LED lighting, Energy Star Appliance and abundant use of natural and raw materials. The house is incredibly breathtaking with very minimalistic furnishing that compliments the house well. Built on the hills of San Francisco, the [...]
LEED Certification Challenges and Energy Efficiency
June 4, 2010 By 3 Comments
In an Op-Ed piece for the New York Times, Alec Appelbaum, questions the efficiency of LEED Program in the United States. Considered the highest standard in sustainable building and Environmentally friendly practices in green design; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the certification that any business hopes to attain for green certification purposes. [...]
