As I'm studying for my LEED® AP, I thought I would take a look at the current registered and certified LEED projects in Tallahassee, FL... the results were quite interesting!!!
We still have only one building that is listed as having fully achieved the LEED® certification … (6 comments)
Just relaunched, GreenBuild365 is the USGBC's online portal to learning all about green building. Courses cover all aspects of LEED: schools, new construction, remodels, LEED for homes, etc...
Judging from the online poll that they are having, most folks are taking these online courses … (0 comments)
green building: Green Trends 2008 - 07/06/08 08:48 PM
Coming up in less than a month is the 2008 Green Trends Conference and Trade Show!
July 30th - August 2nd at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Florida
This year promises to be really exciting as we face the reality that green building may soon be the only … (13 comments)
For many of us, rain gardens, green roofs, and rainwater collection systems are awfully fun to think about, stand out as being exceptionally green, and yet we've never really seen any of them in action..!?
As popular of an idea as rainwater collection is, very few people are … (7 comments)
green building: The logic behind energy-efficient improvements... - 06/16/08 02:22 PM
Thinking about upgrading your old (or new) home..?
Wondering what the difference is in cost between your current home payments and your future costs if you invest in Energy-Star appliances, upgraded insulation, windows, etc..?
Here's the plain and simple logic:
Home costs = mortgage + utilities
(sure … (2 comments)
green building: Habitat for Humanity Builds LEED® certified homes - 06/15/08 10:08 AM
Habitat for Humanity, in Tallahassee, FL, is currently in the process of obtaining LEED® certification for a home they are building. The home is sponsored by the Brinkmeyer Family and the Episcopalian and Methodist Communities.
This is the first LEED® certified (or any green certified) building to be built by … (3 comments)
The latest Green Building Council event is going to be held out at Mike Rogers' Southern Oaks development. This is the location of Tallahassee's first certified green development. If you are in the market to build a new home and are interested in building green this would be a … (0 comments)
green building: Green Drinks Tallahassee - 04/16/08 04:25 AM
Feeling Green? ...interested in networking? ...Like good conversation, good beer or drinks and great snacks? Great! Come on by Waterworks bar Wednesday, April 30th for our monthly Green Drinks meeting. Everyone and (almost) Anyone welcome! A fantastic opportunity for meeting other professionals in our community and building business and/or friendly relationships. This … (0 comments)
green building: Tallahassee Goes Green - 02/16/08 06:07 PM
I thought i would start my blogging on AR with a post about my city and some of the exciting green developments...Tallahassee, FL, just became listed as a "green city" with the Florida Green Building Coalition, making it only the second city in Florida to achieve this prestigious designation. What … (0 comments)
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