2011 January

Recycling Billboard Vinyl as a Building Tarp

January 31, 2011 By Glenn Meyers 2 Comments

Not all trash plastic is going straight to the landfill. A Denver company, Repurposed Materials, sells used vinyls from billboards as construction tarps. Price? $60. Not too bad, considering a new vinyl tarp of comparable quality costs approximately 75% more than the used tarp.

Solar Shades Provide Striking Architectural Feature

January 31, 2011 By Dawn Killough 2 Comments

Cambridge Architectural’s Solucent architectural mesh shading system provided an accent to the West Career & Technical Academy in Las Vegas, NV. The system reduces glare from sunlight and provides a reduction in solar heat gain.

Super Bowl, Super Green!

January 31, 2011 By Jennifer Shockley 2 Comments

The NFL has out-reach programs and environmentally friendly projects especially for games such as the upcoming Super Bowl on February 6, 2011 in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and the Pro Bowl.

Meet the Windowfarms Project

January 28, 2011 By Glenn Meyers 2 Comments

Here is more inspiring news about vertical gardening, this time for the window, thanks to the Windowfarms Project, committed to soil-free food growing and maximizing space in urban areas by using hydroponic gardens.

Appraisal Institute Offers Green Building Valuation Course

January 28, 2011 By Dawn Killough 1 Comment

Appraisal Institute offers real estate appraisers a chance to learn about valuing green residential and commercial buildings through its new course started this week. Sessions provide education on green building features and case study evaluations.