Current Project for Laura Klein of Organic Authority, Great mission, great product. What else could a designer ask for? Well except maybe a big contract from a fortune 500. ;-) there is always next week!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Green Building with trees Top in Vancouver British Columbia Canada
Green Building with trees Top in Vancouver British Columbia Canada
Originally uploaded by cosmic_kid99
Alumasc green roof systems #3
Green roofs offer many advantages for building developers, owners and users. They benefit the wider environment through their positive impact on sustainability, biodiversity and the attenuation of storm water. In economic terms, green roofs can have long-term financial benefits.
www.alumasc-exteriors.co.uk
www.alumasc-exteriors.co.uk
Blue Jean Building Insulation
The insulation found the in walls is made from recycled blue jeans - a more eco-friendly alternative to fiberglass, which contains formaldehyde.
FYI- This photo is part of the Green Building Revolution - KQED QUEST Flickr Set.
View the companion KQED TV piece on KQED QUEST and discuss it in the QUEST Science Blog.
FYI- This photo is part of the Green Building Revolution - KQED QUEST Flickr Set.
View the companion KQED TV piece on KQED QUEST and discuss it in the QUEST Science Blog.
Solar Decathalon, 2007, Washington DC
The bi-annual Solar Decathalon competition in Washington, D.C.
Green "Living" Roof
The new Cal Academy will be covered in a "living roof" - to be planted with approximately 1.7 million plants. Native species like California poppies, Beach strawberries and miniature lupine will attract and provide habitat for local butterflies and bees.
The roof will also provide an insulating layer for the building that will reduce energy needs for air-conditioning. Approximately 2 million gallons of rainwater each year will be prevented from becoming storm-water runoff that carries pesticides, oil, litter, and other pollutants into the San Francisco Bay and other ecosystems.
FYI- This photo is part of the Green Building Revolution - KQED QUEST Flickr Set.
View the companion KQED TV piece on KQED QUEST and discuss it in the QUEST Science Blog.
The roof will also provide an insulating layer for the building that will reduce energy needs for air-conditioning. Approximately 2 million gallons of rainwater each year will be prevented from becoming storm-water runoff that carries pesticides, oil, litter, and other pollutants into the San Francisco Bay and other ecosystems.
FYI- This photo is part of the Green Building Revolution - KQED QUEST Flickr Set.
View the companion KQED TV piece on KQED QUEST and discuss it in the QUEST Science Blog.
Living the Green Life
The little things in Melissa Kilbride's life that help her live a more "green" life.
Not included are the environmentally friendly cleaning supplies I use (LOVE Method products) and the CFLS in all my lights.
I should mention I am a sustainability specialist in my working life, so I work very hard to "green" my company. I also investigate the entire life cycle of every action I do. In fact, right now I am still looking into the industrial process of converting bamboo into fabric and the production of my reusable cups.
Not included are the environmentally friendly cleaning supplies I use (LOVE Method products) and the CFLS in all my lights.
I should mention I am a sustainability specialist in my working life, so I work very hard to "green" my company. I also investigate the entire life cycle of every action I do. In fact, right now I am still looking into the industrial process of converting bamboo into fabric and the production of my reusable cups.
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