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Canada To Reduce HFC Emissions By 85% By 2036

Published on December 23rd, 2016 | by

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HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) emissions contribute to climate change, and Canada and many other nations are taking a stand to reduce their emissions by 85% in the next 20 years. HFCs are commonly found in refrigerators, air conditioners, foam products, and other items world-wide. Current global HFC emissions are the equivalent of approximately 1 billion tons of carbon […] read more

AGU Headquarters Net Zero Renovation to Begin March 2017

Published on December 22nd, 2016 | by

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The American Geophysical Union (AGU) announced that they will be undertaking a major renovation of their headquarters in Washington, DC, with the hope of bringing the building to net zero status. This net zero renovation project is set to begin construction in March 2017. The 62,000 square foot office building, located in the Dupont Circle […] read more

Calatrava’s Sundial Bridge Was Spawned by Salmon

Published on December 16th, 2016 | by

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Spawned by the need to protect a seemingly insignificant patch of gravel, not many folks know that Redding’s iconic Sundial Bridge rose as a result of an eco-challenge surmountable only by architect Santiago Calatrava’s sensitive and innovative expertise. Abandoned since the long-gone days of mining in Redding, California, submerged quarry beds along the north shore […] read more

Masdar City Launches Phase 2 Master Plan

Published on November 17th, 2016 | by

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The fascinating cleantech evolution of Masdar City continues! Pushing the limits of urban design and community building, Masdar City is pressing forward in its pioneering quest for the highest quality of life with the lowest carbon footprint. Setting a new international precedent for sustainable urban planning, Boston-based CBT is presenting its award-winning Detailed Master Plan […] read more

CleanFund Offers PACE Financing for Commercial Solar Power Projects

Published on November 14th, 2016 | by

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CleanFund and Soligent partnered this summer to begin offering PACE financing to non-residential solar power projects across the United States. These funding options allow building owners to pay for clean energy and energy efficiency investments through their property tax bill. PACE Funding Property Assessed Clean Energy financing is a program that allows commercial and multifamily […] read more

Mizrahi Developments’ The One: pushing forward sustainable design

Published on November 14th, 2016 | by

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Constructing landmark buildings that are forward-thinking while still retaining classical architectural elements is not new for Mizrahi Developments. The firm was founded in 2008 by Sam Mizrahi to realize an ambition of introducing quality, craftsmanship and a classical sense of permanence to luxury homes, qualities that Mizrahi thought were lacking in Toronto real estate development. read more

Energy Management System Released By Zen Ecosystems

Published on October 25th, 2016 | by

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Zen Ecosystems has announced the launch of Zen HQ, a simple and cost-effective energy management solution. Zen HQ has been designed for enterprises with multiple locations using a connected platform which reduces annual energy bills by as much as 30%. Assessing US energy management for commercial structures The US EPA estimates this country’s commercial buildings […] read more

Masdar City: A Test Case for Sustainable Urban Living

Published on October 14th, 2016 | by

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Sweltering in the hot desert sun, Masdar City sits under a global microscope at the nexus of rising clean technology and the development of sustainable urban life in the glaring light of climate change. Conceived on a zero-moisture stretch of barren desert sand in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the zero-carbon, zero-waste settlement of Masdar City has […] read more

Eco-Friendly Ways to Manage Industrial Waste

Published on October 14th, 2016 | by

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Regardless of the specific type, industrial waste can create hazards for you, your company and your community as well as the environment. Industrial chemicals and liquid waste create a hazardous situation but even dry waste such as metal, building materials and more, can create problems such as offering pests a refuge, being risk-laden and more. […] read more

Public/Private-Sector Collaboration Showcased In 2016 Smart City Challenge

Published on October 12th, 2016 | by

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Planning a smart city for the future involves planners, architects, engineers, and designers– rather than bureaucrats, bureaucracies, and politics as usual. According to the Smart Cities Council, a smart city is “one that has digital technology embedded across all city functions.” And per Frost & Sullivan, there are eight elements (each with the word “smart” in […] read more

arc Online Platform Will Drive Green Building Performance

Published on October 10th, 2016 | by

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A new online platform, arc, announced at this year’s Greenbuild conference, will allow buildings to measure their energy performance against several green building rating systems, benchmark energy use against similar buildings, and make improvements. LEED-certified buildings can use arc to improve and benchmark against other certified buildings around them. Buildings that have not certified yet […] read more