December 11, 2006 at 8:46 pm
· Filed under LEED, Green Building
Adobe Systems, a pioneer in desktop publishing software, has cemented its status as a pioneer in green building.
On Monday, the San Jose software company became the first in the country to receive never-before-awarded three platinum certifications for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) — the highest rating awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Most eco-friendly structures are built “green,'’ but Adobe decided to turn its three existing towers downtown — ranging in age from three years to 10 years and totaling almost 1 million square feet of offices and 940,000 square feet of garage space — into an environmentally friendly campus.
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December 8, 2006 at 12:12 pm
· Filed under Green Building, Publications
The first two issues of the Journal of Green Building are now available. It is the first publication of its kind to present current research findings and new directions related to green building and high performance built facilities and infrastructure. The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles from authors in the fields of architecture, engineering, design, construction, facilities management, and all disciplines relevant to the life cycle of built facilities and infrastructure. The journal also publishes a series of articles and case studies written by practicing building professionals. These practitioner oriented pieces offer detailed advice on how to incorporate green building approaches and technologies into future projects.
For more information, visit collegepublishing.us.
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December 7, 2006 at 1:14 am
· Filed under Green Building, Conferences
Many exhibitors are still joining up for this summit, including a few listed below. To sign up, visit green-technology.org.
The Green California summit will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center on March 13 and 14, 2007. It will provide state officials with an unprecedented opportunity to learn about the full range of green products and services that can help the state achieve its goals. It will include seminars and training programs for officials at all levels – an effort that is being guided by the advisory board and other experts within state government.
Read on for a partial list of exhibitors…
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December 2, 2006 at 7:05 pm
· Filed under Green Building, Environment, Waste Treatment
On-site sewage treatment systems are becoming increasingly common with new development projects, and Victoria’s Dockside Green project is setting the bar high with the goal of treating all of it’s waste on-site, with no sewer connection at all. The system won’t shun the sewage system completely however, as it will require an infusion of municipal sewage to kick start the biological processes that will break down the waste from the 1,200 units in the community.
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