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Living Building Challenge
Jason McLennan at Bioneers conference 10/17/09 More on the Living Building Challenge at http://www.cascadiagbc.org/lbc
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House Plants, Living Walls and IAQ
While it’s well known that plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen through photosynthesis, NASA's oft cited 1989 study showed that many houseplants also remove harmful elements such as amonia, trichloroethylene, benzene, and formaldehyde from the air. In research designed to create a breathable environment for NASA orbiting space stations, scientist Dr. Bill Wolverton discovered that houseplants are ...
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EDL Radio Interview with Deborah Lindsey on Tomorrow Matters (Jan 18th 2009)
Thomas Rettenwender speaks with Pacific Grove Council member Deborah Lindsey about the Ecologic Design Lab and the current state of the green building industry. [audio:TM20090118edit.mp3]
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Richard Register, President of Ecocity Builders, on Buildout vs Bailout
DON'T BAIL OUT, BUILD OUT OF OUR PRESENT ECONOMIC DEBACLE by Richard Register Once upon a time there was an economic disaster that laid low the United States of America and spread hardships from sea to shining sea and even out across the oceans blue. Then came a war of unprecedented proportions. But we beat back the Great Depression and won the Second World War. ...
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EcoLogic on ‘Tomorrow Matters’ with Deborah Lindsay, Sunday, Jan 18th, 10:00 – 10:30am
Thomas Rettenwender, Architect, Professor and Co-Founder of the EcoLogic Design Lab will talk with Deborah Lindsay, Producer and Radio Host of Tomorrow Matters on KRXA 540 AM, Sunday Jan 18th at 10:00 am to discuss the Ecologic Design Lab, the role of the sustainability coordinator in the development process and the EcoLogic Course 'The Principles of Green Building Design' they offer at Monterey Peninsula College this spring (begins Feb. 4th) and UC Santa Cruz ...
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An Ecologic Approach to Architectural Design talk at NARI
We will be giving a talk for the National Assocciation of the Remodelling Industry, Monterey Chapter on Wednesday, January 14th, from 5.30 till 7pm. nari-flyer-off-site-fergusons
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An Ecologic Approach to Architectural Design
We will be giving a talk for the National Assocciation of the Remodelling Industry, Monterey Chapter on Wednesday, January 14th, from 5.30 till 7pm. Download flyer for details:
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EcoLogic radio interview
Our live interview on Monday's "Empowered Perspectives" show at local KNRY radio - 1240am, is being rebroadcast on Friday, Dec 26, from 3-4 pm
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‘The Principles of Green Building Design’ course commences at MPC
'The Principles of Green Building Design' commences at Monterey Peninsula College. Registration this week! MPC Web Registration: www.mpc.edu Admissions and Registration: (831) 646-4002 Information: (831) 646-4000
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solar technology inspired by photosynthesis
"Compared to conventional silicon based photovoltaic technology, Dyesol’s technology has lower cost and embodied energy in manufacture, it produces electricity more efficiently even in low light conditions and can be directly incorporated into buildings by replacing conventional glass panels rather than taking up roof or extra land area." dyesol.com - manufacturer asknature.org - biomimetc products