The Solaire – Living in Style – Manhattan’s LEED Certified Hi-Rise Residential Building

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Cities offer unique challenges to green builders. Manhattan’s pioneering Solaire is a shining example of what happens when those opportunities are enthusiastically embraced. This upscale multifamily dwelling recently won LEED Gold status, making it the first building of its kind …

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LEED Platinum Marin County Hillside Home – Sustainable Design

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On a steep lot that was initially considered to be unbuildable, a dedicated team of design professionals produced the first LEED-certified-Platinum home in Marin County, California. Nice trick. But how did they do it? www.us.kohler.com Like good magicians, the team …

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How many windmills could have been built in the Gulf of Mexico?

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When considering the cost of seeking, building, beginning drilling a mile or more below the water surface and clean-up of off-shore oil rig errors, is it possible that windmills might be a better choice. Does anyone have a cost comparison? …

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Davinci Haus Built Examples

Examples of Davinci Haus kit-homes. The elegant post + beam construction illustrates the felxibility of design and exelence in quality in both architecture and sustainability. www.davinci-house.com

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GreenLake Luxury ‘Certified’ 4 Star Built Green Home

www.tourfactory.com —– For more information, contact: Jeff Mann, 206-362-7000, Keller Williams Greater Seattle —– Unique, BuiltGreen, Energy Star, Cust Cabs, Hydronic in Floor Heat, Thermobalance Valves, and Dedicated Heat Recovery, give this Enviro Safe home a top 4 Star rating. …

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How can I get solar panels built on my school.?

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Because I am the President of this prestigous high school I feel that it is my job to help us take the next step to be energy safe and going green. Though I am just a sophmore. Do i need …

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