Wood and Environmental Product Declarations or “EPDs”
Environmental Product Declarations or (EPDs) are product environmental reports produced by independent verifiers. EPDs, cover all areas of products ranging
Category: LEED
A Bump-Out for Traffic Calming and Storm Water Management
Bump-outs (also known as “curb extensions“) have become commonplace in many subdivisions across the country. They are also common in the
Upcoming Changes in the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
In its efforts to improve building energy efficiency by 30% the following improvements are being proposed in the 2012 IECC.
October is Energy Action Month for Denver
Want to save some money on your Taxes? Want to save money each month on your utility bills? Check out
The Six Components of Successful Daylighting
There seems to be a popular misconception that the use of natural light involves large expanses of southern facing windows.
Green Roofs – Drawbacks and Benefits
Green roofs are a fairly new occurrence in the United States. Chicago and Portland are the two cities that have
How Can We Put More Stars in the Sky?
I came across an interesting article in an e-mail blast from USGBC recently. The focus was to give a glimpse
An Urban Street Tree is Dependent on the Plant Material Around It
We seem to be a civilization that is constantly catching up, rather than one that is proactive. This can relate to many aspects of our lives, whether it is in our own health and wellness or how we take care of our responsibilities. Trees and plant material are an example that I notice, probably has something to do with being a landscape architect.
Weight Room Thermal Efficiency Makes Press
EVstudio’s first project for the Copperas Cove School District was recently featured in the Killeen Daily Herald. View the full
Keep Our Night Skies Dark: How to Take Action in the Community
Third in a three part Dark Sky series In the first article of our three part Dark Sky series, we defined light
Geothermal Systems Introduction
We had a lunch and learn with Justin Larsen of WaterFurnace and Steve Cross with Sun Spot Solar to discuss
LEED-ND for Existing Neighborhood? Rocky Mountain Green 2012, Denver
Rocky Mountain Green is soon coming back to Denver. I will be co-presenting at the conference on April 13, 2012 at
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