Author: LEED Blogger
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Shoal Bay House Offers a Minimalist Retreat Along Hawkes Bay
This gorgeous, minimalist Shoal Bay House by Parsonson Architects is a modestly designed, attractive home that is the perfect spot to enjoy a weekend retreat with family or friends. It is located on the east coast of southern Hawkes Bay, a great place to enjoy the beaches of New Zealand. It is made of two…
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Prefab Norris House in Tennessee is a Living Lab for Energy and Water Use
Since 1933, the Tennessee Valley Authority community of Norris, Tennessee has showcased a variety of prefabricated houses with modern amenities such as electricity, heat, and indoor plumbing that were quite rare in Appalachia. Today, the same community hosts the New Norris House, which showcases the principles of affordable sustainable living. The 1,006-square-foot prefab cottage is…
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Golden Gate Valley Library Reaches LEED Gold Status
When the Golden Gate Valley Library of San Francisco was renovating and updating to accommodate the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization figured it was also time to green up the space and achieve LEED Silver for Commercial Interiors status. The building has since reached LEED Gold status. Tom Eliot Fisch and Paulett Taggart Architects…
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Solar Cell Efficiency Upgrades?
Solar energy is getting cheaper. Solar energy is getting more efficient. In the facility management and building world today, it’s almost impossible to maneuver without hearing about the benefits of “the one” renewable ene…
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Alert: Lighting Scams Identified
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