This year, the number of builders who are "moderately green" (those with 30%
green projects) surpassed those with a "low share" of green (less than 15% green
projects) ...
While the entire state of Kansas has six LEED-certified buildings, 10 commercial
and public buildings in Greensburg already have committed to becoming
LEED-certified.
"It was the heat, pressure and the oxygen acting as a catalyst on the gas that
left behind a material, which had properties that would soon change the world of
plastics."
Drinking water carried through plastic piping takes on odors
described as “waxy plastic citrus,” “fruity” and “burning plastic” according to a recent Virginia Tech investigation.
The National Association of Home Builders offered a few homeowner tips on energy efficiency during
the National Green Building Conference in St. Louis.
The PHCC Educational Foundation will award more than $100,000 in scholarships this year through the help of its generous sponsors. Application deadlines are June 1, 2007.
Modern Hydronic Heating
for Residential and Light
Commercial Buildings by John Siegenthaler
Learn how to use the newest and most sophisti- cated hydronic heating materials and methods without compromising between comfort and energy. Features more than 300 diagrams of system piping/control schematics.
