From Landfill to Park in 30 Years
The City of New York is currently working to transform the once “largest landfill in the world” into a spacious nature park with lots of amenities.
Dawn Killough is the owner of a sustainable construction consulting firm, Tree Hugger Consulting, located in Salem, Oregon. She has over 10 years experience in the commercial construction industry. In 2006 she became a LEED Accredited Professional and a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor. She is currently working on three projects that are going for LEED certification, and certified her first building in 2007.
The City of New York is currently working to transform the once “largest landfill in the world” into a spacious nature park with lots of amenities.
Green home builders will be well poised to benefit from the recent change in the housing market. Savvy consumers are now looking for energy efficiency and other green features.
GreenandSave.com’s Green Project Return on Investment table offers realistic information to help building owners make decisions on the cost effectiveness of green building measures, remodeling, and tune-ups.
A recent poll of homeowners shows that many are willing to pay more for green products and upgrades, and for energy efficiency.
RSMeans new book, “Green Home Improvement,” provides ideas for owners and contractors on ways to “green up” an existing building. It provides cost and savings information that make selecting a project easy.
In Part 2, the owner reviews the installation and provides initial impressions on the energy efficiency improvements.
The American Institute of Architects has launched a series of short videos designed to educate their clients on the principals of green building and how architects can help them achieve their goals.
The historic Heathman Hotel, in downtown Portland, Oregon, recently gave its bathrooms a new, green look. The project is a continuation of the hotel’s commitment to sustainability and the local economy.
Thanks to a grant from The Sierra Club, Homes for Our Troops will provide free green homes to returning injured veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.
The newest structural element has been used in Asia for years. Now it is tested and certified for use in the western world. It can be grown and harvested in three years, and is actually good for the environment. But, will it catch on?
