Author: LEED Blogger
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The Magic of Variable Speed Drives
Learn how variable speed drives can help you match your true usage with your energy needs to improve energy efficiency. More…
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LEED Project Review Process Simplified
The USGBC has developed a new tool to help streamline the LEED certification process. More…
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Best Container Houses in the World
Shipping container architecture is much more than just buying a used cargo container, cutting some holes for windows and doors and calling it a home. Amazingly beautiful houses have been built using these eco-friendly building blocks. Below you will find eight examples of shipping container architecture done right. 1. Containers of Hope Located in San…
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U.S. Solar Industry Installs 1.1 GW of PV in Q2 2014
The United States’ solar market hit a major milestone in the second quarter of this year, with more than half a million homes and businesses now generating solar energy. According to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) Q2 2014 U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, the U.S. installedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Useful Shipping Container House Ideas and Plans
When it comes to building a home out of a shipping container you have a lot of options. Despite the fact that a standard shipping container is just a rectangular box, usually measuring about 8 feet by 40 feet, they can easily be transformed into cozy and even spacious homes. Below you will find a…