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The first episode of a 13-part series entitled, Alter Eco, begins on Planet Green tonight, June 9th at 9 p.m. EST. Perfect timing to kick off Celebrity Week here at b5media’s Health and Wellness Channel.
Alter Eco is hosted by Adrian Grenier, star of the HBO series Entourage. (Those of us a little older may […]
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We Have a Global Consensus, And You Can Help Make a Difference: The United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change in Bali ended on a surprising note as the US stepped up and agreed […]
Last time in GB101 I talked a little bit about Indoor Environmental Quality - implementing design ideas to enhance natural daylighting, ventilation, thermal comfort and reduce toxins for healthier, more productive and energy-efficient indoor spaces. A large part of IAQ is determined by material choices.
The materials we use in construction have an impact on the […]
In the US Green Building Council’s LEED program there is a strong focus on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). This aspect of green building helps improve indoor air quality by enhancing natural daylighting, ventilation, thermal comfort and reducing toxins.
Buildings materials can be a source of pollutants and contaminants and poor building design can compound the effects […]
You might have seen the acronym LEED used in reference to some of the world’s greenest buildings. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a program of guidelines and standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The program is widely accepted as a benchmark for high-performance buildings, buildings that excel […]
Buildings are complex. They breathe, sweat, grow, decay, require energy and create waste. In many ways they act like living organisms.
Just like humans, animals or even ecosystems, buildings are healthiest and most efficient when all components work together and when all elements are fit.
The idea behind Integrated Design is to look at buildings as a […]
From a science perspective, the built environment plays a crucial role in the health of the natural world. As the human population grows the role of green building becomes increasingly important for the protection of wildlife and ecosystems. One key to conservation is ensuring that buildings and infrastructures are designed with earth in mind.
While this […]
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