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California Scheming: Greening the World One Building at a Time Posted by Keith Johnson July 18, 2008, 11:39 am California’s been a national pioneer in plenty of things, from amusement parks to cloverleaf freeways. The next frontier? Green construction. California just passed a compromise version of its new “green building” code. The plan is to make new construction in California more energy-efficient and easier on ...
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Making Energy-Saving Buildings- August 5, 2008 Kerry A. Dolan, 08.05.08, 8:00 PM ETBurlingame, Calif. – A Wal-Mart in Las Vegas may just be the prototype for the energy-sipping building of the future. Lit with light-emitting diodes and cooled by an indirect evaporative system that runs cold water through pipes under the floor, the supercenter consumes up to 45% less energy than the retail giant's other stores. O...
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Valuing Green Building By: Constantine A . Valhouli June 2008 Given that buildings account for one-third of all energy and water consumed in the United States, there is increased interest in “going green” as energy prices continue to rise. The benefits of sustainable structures range from quantifiable energy and water savings—to the “brand” benefits brought about by actual stewardship of environmental resources. Yet, ...
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Buildings Top 100 Products Throughout the year, the Buildings editorial staff takes note of intriguing and innovative products and services that can help you with your development, construction, modernization, management, and operations responsibilities. After visiting with industry suppliers, experiencing many products firsthand, and culling through mounds of literature and websites, we've selected 100 products and...
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Hydrophobic Concrete In So Cal Matt Construction opts for Hycrete single pour technology for underground parking structure in Tarzana, California. By Loren Faulkner -- California Builder and Engineer, 6/16/2008 Although normally used in the rain-soaked soils of the Northwest construction market, Hydrophobic concrete is now making its presence known in the drier climate of Southern California. It is being looked ...
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