NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Building green is a market advantage in tough times and eco-friendly construction continues to grow even in the current economy, according to a new report.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The city of San Jose has approved environmentally friendly building standards to reduce energy and water consumption in new residential, commercial and industrial construction projects.
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger presided over the dedication ceremony of a 2-megawatt solar power system at Applied Materials, one of the largest corporate installations of its kind in the country.
A concisely written, visually dynamic overview of ecologically appropriate sources of wood as well as tree-free, recycled and other alternatives for residential building. Includes over 160 original color photographs and many up-to-date resource lists. Building with Vision is an ideal resource for the early stages of research, conceptual planning and design, making it easy to at least try to specify materials that don't destroy forests or pollute the planet.