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London Launches Carbon Reduction Scheme

London Launches Carbon Reduction Scheme

November 12, 2009

Trials start for innovative scheme to cut carbon from at least 200,000 London’s homes by 2012. Scheme could mean a reduction of more than 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in the city by 2015.


Freiburg builds a low-carbon future

Freiburg builds a low-carbon future

November 08, 2009

On a typical day, delegations from round the world can be seen, notepads in hand, wandering Vauban’s car-less streets and observing residents as if they were zoo animals. The question


Effective Green Building Policy- The City of Vancouver Case

Effective Green Building Policy- The City of Vancouver Case

November 03, 2009

Governments at the federal, provincial and municipal levels are increasingly adopting green building initiatives in an effort to meet several challenges, including the fluctuating cost of energy as well as the looming prospect of climate change.


2009 Solar Decathlon Winners Announced

2009 Solar Decathlon Winners Announced

October 19, 2009

Team Germany, wins top honors for second time in a row


Support for Solar Homes Grows

Support for Solar Homes Grows

October 10, 2009

DOE Announces $87 Million in Funding to Support Solar Energy Technologies to Accelerate Adoption of Solar Energy and Develop Solar Workforce


B.C.'s  Brownfield Strategy in the Spotlight

B.C.'s Brownfield Strategy in the Spotlight

October 08, 2009

British Columbia has launched a major initiative to turn derelict brownfield sites into productive real estate.


Solar Decathlon Coming to National Mall

Solar Decathlon Coming to National Mall

October 06, 2009

The assembly of 20 solar homes on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is approaching completion


Valuing Green Buildings: Changing Times, Changing Fields

Valuing Green Buildings: Changing Times, Changing Fields

October 05, 2009

Without an understanding of how green design attributes will contribute to a building's value, it can be difficult to reassure investors that their investments will yield viable returns.


Solar Decathlon Coming to National Mall

Solar Decathlon Coming to National Mall

October 05, 2009

Twenty teams of students are preparing their solar homes for the two-week competition, which will include public tours starting on October 9.


Stunning design for 2014 Winter Olympic Stadium Revealed

Stunning design for 2014 Winter Olympic Stadium Revealed

October 02, 2009

New design creates a building that resembles a living being


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