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Appreciating green roofsLike 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 …
An unexpected benefit of a green roofMy 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 …
Team New York project gains momentum as Solar Decathlon draws closerTeam New York has been busy working on construction documents, working towards the completion of a built reality for the 2011 Solar Decathlon. The compilation of construction documents -- a set of drawings that analyze the construction details of a …
Solar Decathlon team prepares for new academic yearThe fall semester has commenced at The City College of New York, and the persistence of the Solar Decathlon Team New York members has strongly endured the change of seasons! This semester, we continue our student club meetings and begin with the …
The beginnings of an urban transformationOn April 15, 2010, after a six-month selection process, The City College of New York gained entry into one of the most prestigious student competitions in the world -- the Solar Decathlon 2011, organized by the U.S. Department of Energy. We are …
Justifying your green roofSo what is storm water? Storm water is rain that is derailed from the hydrologic cycle by the built environment. This is my interpretation, not the definition you will find in the dictionary. Rain is supposed to be absorbed into the ground, or into …
Owens Corning has aligned with Earth911 Inc., host of a recycling directory, to expand shingle recycling opportunities for contractors and consumers. The alliance supports Owens Corning's commitment to sustainable roofing practices and broadens the …
In New Mexico, there's a non-profit agency providing energy-efficient modifications to homes owned by low-income families, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican. New Energy Economy, in Santa Fe, provides free updates to the homes, replacing …
New green home features near net zero energy usageIn the summer of 2008, a storm destroyed the entire back woods area of Dave Solner's 5-acre property in Apple Valley, Minn. This event set into motion the design and construction of a new home for the LEED-accredited architect and his family. "The …
Green roof 101: Tips on installing a living roofInstead of a plain shingled roof, many homeowners are opting for a green roof covered with living plants for the environmental and aesthetic benefits. Green roofs are a fast-growing trend. The top three North American metro regions with the most …
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