Month: January 2012
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Buying Local — It’s Good For A Lot of Reasons.
While this isn’t what you would call strictly a green post, it is an issue about which we feel strongly. The Green Movement is a community, within that community are a lot of small businesses that are doing their best to act in an environmentally responsible way. We believe that is is the accumulation of…
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Stillwater duplex project emphasizes energy efficiency – Stillwater News Press
Stillwater duplex project emphasizes energy efficiency Stillwater News Press
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From Devastation to Development: How Cincinnati is Working to Change the Haiti Conversation
Myron J. Rivers Executive Director USGBC Cincinnati Regional Chapter There are certain times and events throughout history that can be described with one word or phrase and require no further explanation. These words instantly evoke a deep sense of me…
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Chicago Can Share Best Practices for a Green Economy
Doug Widener Executive Director USGBC Illinois Chapter Rio +20 presents an opportunity for cities to listen, learn, and forge pathways for a more sustainable built environment Chicago: Home of the Cubs, the Blues Brothers, deep-dish pizza, and more L…
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Top 10 Zen Zingers for Peace of Mind Construction
Disaster stories in construction abound: unfinished homes and buildings, blown budgets, lawsuits and contractors fleeing the state. True story: a potential client came to me after receiving an anonymous packet on their front doorstep after they had hir…