steamboat green building: Water Savings at Home - 10/18/10 02:19 AM
This, taken from my EcoBroker newsletter I thought was worth repeating because sometimes we forget and take for granted our precious resource.
Easy Ways to Save Water at Home
Managing water is a growing concern in the United States. Communities across the country are starting to face challenges regarding water supply and water infrastructure. Launched in 2006, WaterSense is an EPA-sponsored partnership program that seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient products, programs, and practices..
Save water at home with a few easy fixes:
1. Replace your toilets. If your … (0 comments)

steamboat green building: Green Building/Building Science Workshop Coming to Steamboat June 3rd - 05/21/10 05:06 AM
For those of you interested in learning more about sustainable building, there is a great workshop coming here on Thursday, June 3rd at the Steamboat Grand. From 8:30-4:30 Justin Wilson of Building Performance Solutions will educate you about the fundamentals of building science and the principals of green building.
A snapshot of the program includes:
Introduction to Green Building Elements and why it matters Building science principals and why 3rd party verification and testing is essential Water management and building durability Energy efficiency and thermal envelope Indoor environmental quality Material and resource use COST: HBA Member: $15  Non-Member: $25 Chamber of Commerce Member: … (1 comments)