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USGBC and HOK building Haiti orphanage (Video)
A new orphanage in Haiti is being built to LEED Platinum standards.January 12, 2012
 | As an architect, I often focus on elements in my environment that are building or system focused. But that perspective contradicts some of the moments in my daily life that I most treasure. I still think of the morning I was sitting on a bench … |
 | Like many people, while I appreciate the city, I feel the most peaceful when I'm surrounded by nature. In urban environments, this isn't always easy to accomplish. That's one of the reasons that green roofs are so remarkable. In the midst of a … |
 | When you look at a huge, sprawling lawn, what comes to mind? Kids playing, taking naps, a serene afternoon walk? When environmentalists look at one, they usually think of all the energy and water that goes into maintaining a lawn — and … |
 | ProudGreenHome: How can a landscape be made environmentally friendly? Eric Corey Freed: The natural landscape is a potential source of beauty for your home — it's a source of a lot of work, too. Many homeowners lose every weekend just trying … |
 | ProudGreenHome: How can a landscape be made environmentally friendly? Luis Imery: Water efficiency or water conservation were hot topics a couple of years ago, at least in Georgia, with the drought that hit the state. At that time people became very … |
| My office sits on top of half of our garage, which has a flat roof, so I look out on the roof of the other half of the garage. I had always been intrigued by green roofs, so that seemed like an obvious place to try one out, because I could see the … |
 | ProudGreenHome: How do I reduce summer utility bills? Heather Ferrier: With the summer season lurking around the corner (it's already 90+ degrees in Texas), it's a good time to revisit some of the simple, low-cost elements we can incorporate into … |
 | Water reuse is focused on three areas: Rainwater harvesting Recovery of black water Recovery of grey water Water is a key global issue, regions are experiencing varying degrees of drought and there is concern that more regions will experience water … |
| According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 14 percent of the waste material that goes to a landfill every year is food waste! While paper is the number one material discarded in our country, enough of it is recycled so that it comes in … |
 | I'm looking for a green alternative to the traditional suburban lawn. When I walk through my neighborhood, the sheer wastefulness of the lawn surrounding each house just floors me. For instance, the fertilizer applicator pictured here was captured … |
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Permeable Pavers Turn Your Hardscaping Green
Incorporating permeable pavers into your hardscaping will reduce storm water runoff, control pollutants and reduce downstream erosion.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
What you need to know about green roofs
Green roofs - vegetative layers grown onto rooftops - can simmer some of the heat produced in urban areas.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Five tips for an eco-friendlier yard
Having a lush, green yard does not mean compromising green practices.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Compact Monashell Birdies #6 on Indiana Golf Course
The Eagle Pointe Golf Resort's golf course in Bloomington, Indiana has a wastewater pumping station in the fairway causing odor issues.Type: Case StudySponsored by: Anua -
Green Scaping: The Easy Way to a Greener, Healthier Yard
By following five quick and easy steps, homeowners can soon have a gorgeous yard while being environmentally conscious.Type: White PaperSource: U.S. EPA
