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Green Building!!!!!!!!? What are the positive aspects of using green building? Provide five advantages. What are the positive results? can someone help me this is my last question to my project and i can't find it anywhere! i'll give u all my points please help answer this question
How much do you think building a green house will cost 10 years from now, in comparison to the prices now? Currently, most green building materials are pretty expensive, at least in the US. Say that it'd cost around $300,000-$400,000 to build a 3,000 square foot completely green house now. How much would it cost 10 years from now? What green materials do you think will be mass produced?
how to create green building awareness among authorities and people ? and how such effective measures can aid? 1. building regulations, 2.introducing rules , establishing of planning committee or council for approval of building 3.learning cycles of how to implement green building systems 4. how the system can suite each sort of environment since each country has its unique feature of landscape
Where can I get funding for a Green Building project? I live in Richmond, Virginia and I'm starting a green building project. Does anyone know of organizations willing to donate, sponsor or fund projects of this type? The building is already there, but it's old and we're trying to make green renovations.
Is a bachelors in civil engineering or environmental engineering better to go into green building design? I am currently still in college getting my bachelors in environmental engineering with a concentration in sustainable materials and energy. I decided I want to go into the construction industry with a focus on green building and design. Should I switch to civil engineering or stay with environmental?
What are some green building materials? I'm building a retail shop and I want to use a green sustainable material for building the walls (weight bearing) and a material for the ceiling. Ceiling would be covered i solar panels. Any suggestions or sites? Thank you.
how to make an existing factory building green? I am a final year student of architecture and doing an extension project of a factory building.I want to conceive its extension part as well as the existing structure as an environment friendly green building.please suggest some guidelines or the websites from where i can get the required data particularly for factory buildings.please note i have already gone through the LEED and Indian green building council's website but couldn't find any satisfactory data.
I need an original idea for green building? For this class, I have to come up with an idea for building green. I need a completely original, new idea that I can use to make a poster of to show how it will make construction more Eco-friendly.
Where can I find a green building in Navi Mumbai/Mumbai that I can visit? We need to visit and study a green building as part of our final year B.E. project. The problem is, most green buildings around here are corporate offices and one has to go through a long process of acquiring permissions to get entry. We don't have time for that. So is there a green building in Mumbai, preferably around Vashi, where we can go and study thew technology implemented?
How can I find a Las Vegas based A&E or Consulting Firm for Sustainable Design or Green Building? I began a Yahoo search with the words Las Vegas and Sustainable Design and was inundated with the results of projects in progress. Can anyone help me find a directory of professionals in Green Building or Sustainable Design? Thanks so much for your help!!
where can you buy green building products in the seattle area? anyone know where you can buy green building products, especially interior finish products (tile, flooring, carpet, etc.) in the seattle area? any one stop shops like Home Depot/Lowes that are green?
How'z green building projects different from country to country? Some countries where sun light are available most time of the year, solar energy can be used; however, some places like vancouver where it rains for more than 200 days a year, is really limited by the use of solar. Please tell me what are the general trends for building green around the world.
Green building by hand still costing more than expected? Looking into Moladi, adobe, strawbale and various other options. I want to build green and completely off-grid (cheaper land) but I am having troubles getting a good method that can be hand done by my family on the CHEAP. Moladi seems the best, but the forms are supposedly kinda expensive. Any links, advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Some have gotten the wrong impression in that I am a complete noob and uninformed. I researched adobe only before and was set on that until other options came my way. Already drew up plans for the adobe, but they are easily modified. Also, I am planning on an area where there are almost no building codes - so let the ideas fly!
I want to learn building energy simulation software called E Quest used for green building certification.? I have passed the LEED examination and wish to develop my career in the field of Green building design and certification. The software that i have mentioned is generally used to calculate and compare the energy requirement of building.I am staying in Mumbai (India) and would like to get information as to which training institutes or colleges within India can provide training for this software.
What do you know about green building? When I build a house, I'm building it totally green! Well, it about 10 years that it when it should be affordable! What do you know about green building?
Difference between Traditional Green Building and Contemporary Building? Is there difference between traditional green building and the contemporary one?
Does anyone know a good site to go for green building? My husband and I are living in the UK and are planning on in five years time, to do a self build house. What we want to do is make this house as green and self sustaining as possible. We are looking for as much information as we can get ahead of time to be able to plan this out and estimate what it will cost us to build the house. We have seen some amazing things but are looking for as many different options as possible to green our house up and lower our carbon footprint on the planet.
Green building examples from traditional to contemporary? Can anyone provide or mention examples of green building from ancient time, traditional and contemporary? Thanks.
how is ready mix concrete a green building material? ready mix concrete is considered as an eco friendly material. how is it so? only the wastage of material is reduced and the accuracy of the concrete mix is enhanced. but how does that make it a green building material? please help!
How does one go into the green engergy and building field? I have an interest in green energy and building and i was thinking on going into that career field. I want to work for a company that builds green and installs green energy and hvac systems. so like solar power and stuff. Im thinking on transferring into Purdue for building construction management and specialize in residential and electrical construction. would this be a good choice or should i become an installer and how would oe become an installer?
Why are the lights on the Woolworth Building green and white? My apartment looks out on the Woolworth Building in NYC. The lights at night are usually all white. The past couple of nights they have been green and white. Is this for a movie or a holiday or something?
Where can I find information about building green? My wife and I are interested in building a home and we want to build green but we don't really know where to start. We want to have our home powered by solar power and we want to look into energy efficient building materials and such. Anyone know where we go to start?
Construction site considerations for green building? What are some things that need to be considered when choosing a site, when you intend on building green? I know the basic site considerations, but what specifically can be helpful when going green?
I am designing a green building. What are the steps to achieve that? IN our architectural design office. We are handling with a client where he requires a green building. The location is Chennai in South India. The Temp is about 25'C in winter to 45'C in Summer. It is a coastal city and has population of 10Million. The water availability is scarce. Provide me steps to attain the green building nature in this scenario
How to best mitigate noise from entering a "green" residential building located in a noisy city? Green buildings often emphasize use of "natural ventilation" which is great in theory, but in the city seems like it would be problematic as noise from traffic, restaurants/clubs, and general city noise would enter into the home. What techniques can be utilized to decrease the amount of sound and reverberation that enters into a "green" building?
What are some laws concerning Green Building? I'm doing a project on laws or policies concerning Green Building in the USA. They can be national, state, or local. Does anyone know of any (preferably already in place)? Thanks :)
is there any grants for green building ,i live in ohio? Is there any grants that would let you build a home using green building materials?
What green building system has the best thickness to r-value ratio? I am designing a hypothetical multi-story building in Toronto, Canada. The site is 15' wide, which means that I need a thin wall with an amazing r-value. I also cannot use wood frame construction. What building system, from exterior to interior, can I use to have the best r-value to wall thickness ratio, while still being able to support 4 stories of concrete slab flooring.
If you could build a green rooftop on a building? What would you construct? Would you instill a garden, farm, nursery, trees, shrubbery, or grass? What would you want on a green building rooftop? And why would you choose this particular selection? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuPglpG28JdQmIMnTAKSOD3sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090613100412AAsmXwc
How do you like these green building ideas? I think they should make new building codes that incorporate all these ideas into new building codes solar panels wind generators passive ventilation rainwater collection super glass geothermal heating pumps solar heating eaves compact florescent bulbs There are building codes that require all buildings to have bathrooms and fire exits. You can no longer have an outhouse and just one door. If buildings have to abide by those standards, then there is no reason why they shouldn't abide by these in my book. What do you think?
Why can't we implement the green building concept in our country? green building concept is a very good idea in foreign countries..why are we not able to implement in india??Is it the fault of our govt?? can u just let me know the details of the concept i.e; the places where it was already in practice ..and the reasons why it wasn't in india??
% value of Environment services (Green building) to total cost of construction project ? I want to seperate the Share of Green building consulting business from the entire Green Market.
Is there a psychology graduate program involving the green building movement and sustainability? I Have a BA in psych, and id like to get into the field of "green" technology and constructing more efficient buildings. ANyone know any graduate programs I might like? thanks
In Scarborough, what is that small green building in front of the Burrows Hall library? That lot has been empty for quite sometime but now I see there is a small greenish-yellow building standing. What is that? A store? No no, I'm not talking about the extension. They build that a while ago. This is like a small boxy building, they build it beside those townhouses.
How does the use of green building products effect the appraisal value of a home? I recently built a house and was told by an appraiser that the value of the house doesn't reflect the products used to build. I don't understand this since I've laways heard that Granite countertops increases the value of a home. So which is it?
Does anyone know any Green Design Building in Los Angeles? If yes, please leave the name of the building? I have to do the presentation on Green Design Building in Los Angeles. If you know any building please let me know so I can continute my research on it. Thank you
how will building green help save the earth? when you build green how are you benefiting the earth. I get how by wasting less water and less energy you are saving the earth but how? and how is it going to help the earth to use renewable materials?
Are you less likely to get planning for a green building if its bordered on one side by a nature reserve? There is also current stables / static on there with no planning, can these stay? They have been there 13+ years. On the other side of the land is an A road and a farmhouse on the other.
How much would a green roof cost for my building? I live in a big co-op in the South Bronx. I want to talk to the board about getting a green roof. The building is from 1920 or so, so I think it will cost a lot, but I'm wondering how much and if there are any programs out there to help us make this happen?
What is the best Green building / zero energy book currently? I am currently reading "The New Autonomous House" but feel that the publish date of 2000 means that it is outdated. Is there any newer books available?
What does it take to call a building "green"? Can you market your building as "green" if it has just a few green features, or does it have to meet certain minimum guidelines? I am thinking about this in the way that the word "organic" is regulated on food labels. Also - do you think it's redundant to call something "green" and "sustainable" in the same sentence? I am putting together a sign for my company's real estate development, and I'm wondering if it is pointless to call the project "a green, sustainable development" or if both words really mean the same thing.
Is Green Building a good building? Is Good Building a green Building? Green building is perceived as a good building, but to be a good building does a building has to be green? Green building has a general consensus, which is one building needs to pass 2 objectives, which is to reduce negative environment impact, and to provide excellent indoor living quality. So would anyone like to share their opinion?
Green building , can someone help me to find a good website for more information on this..? I want to build my house in Asia.
What are can be done to make a building 'green'? I am looking for ideas on how to make our new school building more 'green'/eco-firendly/energy-saving. It is has not been designed yet so now is the time to get ideas together.
Is building a small green house and growing / selling potted plants to local nurseries a lucrative business? I have worked at a garden center for 5 years during which I have learned a lot about plants and the inner workings of the nursery business. Recently I have been considering building a small green house and selling plants locally. If I wanted to make this worth my while... How big does the nursery need to be? About how many plants do I need to grow? And what types of plants have good mark-up value and are fairly easy to grow? Any and all advice welcome! Thanks for your help!
why green building what is required for it? why there is requirment of green building and what is the difference between green and normal building and why it is differ
how can i come to know about upcoming green building projects in India? hi all i want to know about all upcoming green building projects in india, how can i find these details please help me out in this suggestions required thanks
What type of screws are better for building a deck? Green or Cedar coloured? I am building a deck using pressure treated lumber. I plan to use either 8 x 3" or 10 x 3.5" screws. I am wondering what the difference is between green and cedar coloured screws, and which would be most appropriate for use with pressure treated lumber. Thanks,
What majors lead to the field of high performance (green) building design? Would an integrated systems designer have an architecture background or engineering?
Would You Use Green Building Materials Vs. Brick? I have joined this site I think is pretty cool for Go Green. Green Building using recycled materials saves you a ton of money. You get instant equity, cash flow, better quality per dollar spent and cost the same as building with stick and frame. What do You Think?
any green rated building either by GRIHA or LEED? where can i get a desktop study of a green rated building either by GRIHA or LEED. the objective is to understand the how and what a green building is rated for example. for energy efficiency, better site planning, solar orientation, consumption of water, treatment of sewage, waste management etc. further, the basic units of measurements for lighting, heating, radiation etc. is to be understood because we speak about quantifying them.
Whats that big building with the green square next to solider field? When I was at the Chicago Football Classic I noticed this building with a huge green square anybody know what this building is??? Is it a hotel? I know of the meuseums this was more towards East and a taller building you only would notice it at night after a game or concert
Discuss the relevance and significance of sustainable /green site design and building practices in today’s env? Discuss the relevance and significance of sustainable /green site design and building practices in today’s environment. What are some of the relevant LEED’s criteria for making a site “certified” green?
Is a "green" building a big tourist attraction? Our company is looking to relocate and some say we would do well to be in a "green" building to attract attention and foot traffic.
Suggest some measures to build a green building....? We are making a model on energy conservation and our topic is Green Buildings. We want to know a little more about the differences between a green building and a normal one. What different materials and processes go inside the green building..... How are these buildings made and what makes them green?? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank in advance.
Sustainable and also Green Building Materials? And also, would a wood frame or a steel frame for a house be better? And a website link would be helpful, too. Thanks!
What is the best online resource for building an eco/green house? Going to build a house in Michigan, on a nice river. We have good knowledgeable contractors and architect. I want to incorporate as many eco/green sustainable ideas as I can that are reasonable and are cost-effective. What is the best online resource for helping me achieve this goal?
What is the Green Building Challenge? i dont really understand what it is, are there like different countries competing for the best green architectural designs or something?
Is there a difference between Ecological Architecture and Green Building? Or are they the same thing? If there are any difference, can you name them??? I really need to know... Thanx!
What is the criteria for an office building to be "green certified" in Nevada? I'm looking for the criteria used to determine if an office building can be called "green certified" and how the process of certification works.
Building a *green*/eco-friendly house. Where do I start? In the next 2-3 years my husband and I want to start building a house. We want to make it ecofriendly. We are planning on installing solar panals, but beyond that we are not sure what our option are. We would like some info on things we can do in the building process to save money and energy. If anyone has any tips/hint/suggestion/advice we would greatly appreciate it. Also, any great website suggesion would be appreciated too. Thanks, Stace
What careers deals with green building and living? Like architects, engineers, etc. What kind of engineers, architects, etc.?
What laws are there against building a green house in toronto? I'm building a greenhouse in my backyard and grow some cucumber, watermelon, tomatoes, and strawberries for myself are their any laws i should be concerned about
How come an Individual Cant extend their own building on Green Belt Land? How come an individual cant extend on greenbelt land, or the building must comply with strict laws yet the government can build propper eye sores on the land they deny us! DO AS I SAY NOT AS I DO! Yeah great UNITED KINGDOM... At this rate it wont be UNITED very long!
What is the most innovative idea that can be incorporated into building a green, energy-efficient home? This could be anything when constructing a home from scratch to renovating an existing building. Examples: use of compact florescent lighting, cellulose insulation, xeriscaping, etc. Thanks in advance!!
What does it mean if I can see a big creature's legs beside the building and green fields on fire? In my dream me and my family,and some of my relatives were having lunch.MY mom's sister informed me about a big creature's arraival as that of a one in Jurassic Park.At the same moment I could see only the legs of the creature.As we were frightened and shifted to another place I could see green fields were on fire and immediately woke up.
Empire State Building to go Green for Muslims? FOX News just had this story that Empire State Building will be lighted Green in Celebration of Eid (A Muslim Holiday) this year onwords. Your thoughts please... Other stories, Eid to be included as an offical School Holiday in one Chicago Area School District. Wounded Duck: Here is a Reliable Liberal Media Source for you: http://www.voanews.com/english/2007-10-11-voa32.cfm
Need info on building green home? My husband and I are going to build our first home and we'd like to build green. The problem is I'm not sure what kind of things can be done. I've heard of the more common things such as the solar panels but I'd like info on other things I haven't heard of. I'm having a hard time finding info online. Another problem is that in my area, building green is not at all popular. I don't even know the cost difference in building such a home. Please help.
how to make an existing factory building green? I am a final year student of architecture and doing an extension project of a factory building.I want to conceive its extension part as well as the existing structure as an environment friendly green building.please suggest some guidelines or the websites from where i can get the required data particularly for factory buildings.please note i have already gone through the LEED and Indian green building council's website but couldn't find any satisfactory data.
Difference between Traditional Green Building and Contemporary Building? Is there difference between traditional green building and the contemporary one?
Building a green home in Ohio? I am really struggling to find builders in Ohio (preferably Northeastern Ohio) that build "green" homes. I have found several outside the state, but I would prefer to support the local economy. Please help me find information about builders in Northeastern Ohio, or perhaps a site that can refer me to builders in my area. I also would like to know about "green" model homes in Ohio, pricing per sq. ft., etc.
Help with Green Home Building? i need to make a model for a class project and i would like to know what type of features a "green bulidng" has. And any other things i need to know about a "green home".
what kidsn of materials should i use to build a model of a "green: building? i need something to represent solar panels, wind turbines and glass i meant environmentally friendly!
Why is there not more information about alternative green building methods on this site? Got an answer about materials... I was asking about green building methods. Yes, materials are an important component but not the big picture. I want find info about straw bale, adobe and other types of construction beyond the "stick house" that is still so much the norm!
Is anyone else doing the AS Unit 3 ICT Exam (The Green Bay Building company) on yahoo answer? I do not have a clue on this exam (Edexcel Applied ICT Unit 3 Knowledge Worker May 2008: Green Bay Building Company), does anyone else understand it if so please help Hi Adam T I cannot email you without your E-mail adress
Empire State building -- green and red AND white and blue? I'd like to know other people's opinion on the Empire State building being lit with both red and green AND blue and white lights. I'd especially like to know Jew's opinions. Thanks. That should be "Jews'," not "Jew's" . . .
I am in need of know how to go about building a cheap and small to med green house ! ? I HAVE IT IN ME TO BUILD A GREEN HOUSE, AND SMALL ONE, BUT, LARGE ENOUGH TO START GROWING FLOWERS BEFORE TO BREAKE OF WINTER STARTS WOULD LOVE TO GET IT STARTED , I WANT START WITH VEGIES AND FLOWERS BY SEED. THEN WHEN THE WEATHER BREAKS MY FLOWERS AND VEGIES ARE BIGGER ENOUGH. TO BEAT THE SIZE OF WHAT THEY HAVE IN THE STORES AND BLOW PEOPLE AWAY........After this year the prices of a flat of veges along with flowers they more than doubled the price from last year... I thought that was crazy... HOPE TO HEAR FROM YA SOON
what's happen if you own a high technology building full with green and waterfall swimming pool? If there a building locate between city area and reserve forest and building develop concept with high technology , sky garden and have waterfall swimming pool on the top roof and you enable to soak under star at nite.Would you interest to buy?
I am building a home and want to make smart green choices.? I am building a new home and want to make smart Green choices. I would love to go all the way but some green products are pricy! I am a first time home buyer and have a limited budget. We upgraded to double paned windows and more insulation. I can't make anymore construction upgrades because it has been started but it is time to pick out furniture/appliances/flooring. What are good choices to make? What is the most imapctful??
How much did it cost to turn the Empire State Building green today? I get the pink for gay day and orange for halloowweenn but Why is it green for Muslim?
Green Building Materials - How Green Building Works? Green building materials is a such topic that most discuss today, who know? how green building works?
Where can I find good community center previews (green building)? I need pictures and floorplans on community centers plz.
how green building help reduce air pollution? how green building help reduce air pollution need details plzzz
definition on green building? green building homes remodelings etc.
I am building a green house and want to know a way to keep it warm during the winter with out useing elect.? I was told you can use a black trash can to absorb heat during the day and releaseit at night. I live in the central Arkansas area were it is cold only about three months out of the year.
What is the glowing green building in dallas tx? It's green at night.? Thanks! The building I was looking at actually was the Bank of America bldg and not Fountain Plaza. Thanks for the answers.
What is the origin of the tradition of window shutters being painted green regardless of the building color? In Italy and on the French Riviera, the houses are often yellow, pale orange, light green or ivory, and the window shutters are almost always green. New England also appears to have the tradition of green window shutters - often with a white or cream colored house. The French Quarter in New Orleans is full of buildings of various colors with green window shutters.
Environmentally friendly (green) home building question? I live in Ohio, I'm fascinated with the whole green Home/Business building idea, I'm obsessed with the Planet Green channel, and I know in the next few years demand is going to sky rocket. The problem is, I don't know how to build houses, and do I have to go to school to build green. And if so where is the closest school?
does any one know anything about "green building"? i want to know about the green building concept.
what is a good affordable school for architectural design with an emphasis on sustainable and green building? prefer it to be in the south east somewhere but, if it's a good locale i won't complaing :)
Is Green The way to Go when it comes to powering a building that is non-profit? I am big into going green and helping us all breathe better, I am working for the Meridian epicenter that is located in Azle tx. www.themeridianepicenter.org if you want to know more. But with all that we are looking at using to power this building is there other ways we are overlooking? I know there is more technoligy out there that we are not looking at. Please help!!!!!!
HELP!? "green" building? I am writing a grant for a "green" building. It is for an environmental education center. I have a set budget of $195,000.00 to spend on the building, but I need to break the budget down...can anyone help me? This is for a local gov't so we have a facility services division that will do the building. (this will be cheaper)
How do you get INTO the Silph Co. building in Leaf green??? Idk how to get into the building, I need the guy to move out of the way!
Green building in Manhattan? There is a building in Manhattan that is literally green in color. I am guessing it is on Park Avenue, somewhere in the low 30's. What is this building, and is there a story behind the color? Will a picture help? http://new.photos.yahoo.com/serendippy522/album/576460762402833423/photo/294928804398948630/102
Are there any green built or designed bridges or civil engineering structures? We all know about the green housing initiative. But what about green engineering? I'm writing a paper and was wondering whether there were any green bridges, highways, etc. civil engineering structures out there that are built environmentally friendly. It'd be cool to know, as well. Thanks!
building a solar panel for green house,how do i keep paint on glass? i painted glass but it keeps pealing off.what do i do to make it stick?
What is the building in Dallas Texas that is outlined in green lights? Each time I see the Dallas skyline at night, this building is a major landmark. I just wonder what the building is.
Building Green? If you had a limited budget, but were building a new house - what would some of the things you would do to make it as 'green' as possible? (Solar, low energy lamps etc)
Are you familiar with the U.S. Green Building Council? The council is dedicated to transforming the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated. The website even has a section titled, "Green Building 101." http://www.usgbc.org/
where can I find info re building a lawn bowls green? I need full info as I am starting from an unused field, so creating dranage etc is an issue.
Famous green building (eco building)? Does anyone know where are the famous green buildings (eco-buildings) ? Please tell me about the building's name and location, thank you!
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