Author: LEED Blogger
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Shipping Container Apartments Coming to Downtown Phoenix
The architecture firm StarkJames LLC has designed an apartment complex made from recycled shipping containers, which is currently being built in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The primary reason behind this project was providing affordable and sustainable housing near the city’s busy downtown area. The complex is called Containers on Grand and is located at 12th Avenue…
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Hospital Energy Use Stays Flat, Water Use Drops in 2014
New technology driving increased demand on healthcare systems. More…
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Asphalt 101: Four Fast Facts
A crash course in bituminous roofing materials. More…
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Sustainable Floating Home
The so-called WaterNest 100 was designed by architect Giancarlo Zema and is one of the most sustainable and green floating homes around. It is made primarily from recycled materials and is powered by a roof-top solar array. The WaterNest 100 is a round, pod-type building, which has an impressive 1,076 sq ft (100 sq m)…
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Washington, D.C. Leads in ENERGY STAR Facilities
Capital ranks #1 in certified buildings. More…