Greener Apartments

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Alice Waters

2011-04-28T13:23:00.000-07:00

A Site With Vision

2009-07-09T09:56:00.000-07:00

Sustain Lane is one of the most engaging sites focusing on eco issues. Its city rankings are sharp and we're looking forward to seeing the 2009 results.

The Plot to Save the Planet

2009-02-12T09:25:00.000-08:00

The Plot to Save the Planet: How Visionary Entrepreneurs and Corporate Titans Are Creating Real Solutions to Global Warming By: Brian Dumaine

Editorial Reviews from Amazon.com

"We've all read the dire warnings about global warming. Now, here's a great book about the opportunities for ingenuity and entrepreneurship. Brian Dumaine describes the visionaries who are at the forefront of green technology and how they are not only going to save the planet but create an economic boom in the process. His case studies include inspiring entrepreneurs, mavericks, and imaginative academics all allied in a noble cause."

—Walter Isaacson, CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of Einstein:His Life and Universe

“Brian Dumaine has given us a superb and informative tour of the emerging new energy economy.”
—R. James Woolsey, VantagePoint, venture partner and former CIA director

“Through engaging anecdotes from forward-thinking businesspeople in energy, furniture design, transportation, and more, Dumaine shows that from here on out, it will pay to think green.”
—Plenty magazine

“May well be the best survey of private investment and innovation in creating a cleaner, more efficient twenty-first-century economy.”
—Ben Jervey, National Resources Defense Council

2009-01-28T08:44:00.000-08:00

Taking place April 28-29, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ, the new NAA Green Conference & Exposition will highlight the opportunities, hurdles and potential pitfalls that have arisen as a result of the green movement.

Because of many factors including rising energy costs, potential global climate change, and general environmental awareness the “green movement” has arrived at a tipping point where it has become impossible to watch television for more than fifteen minutes without viewing content that relates in some way to green. As a result future renters are more likely to seek out properties that are environmentally friendly. In addition to energy cost savings and the profits to be made by capturing green conscience renters, multitudes of governments at the local, state and federal levels have promulgated green regulations that impact the multifamily housing industry. Jurisdictions have enacted new green building codes, incentives, and regulations for the efficient use of energy in the operation of real estate.

First-green-exclusively-affordable-housing-development-in-Harlem

2009-01-19T17:56:00.000-08:00

By: Stephen Del Percio

Designed by Dattner Architects (one of the designers on another green affordable Jonathan Rose development, Via Verde in the Bronx), green features at Dinkins Gardens include south-facing solar shades, a Home Depot Foundation-funded green roof, individually ventilated apartments, Energy Star-rated appliances and lighting, and a graywater system that will irrigate landscaping and a community garden. 26 of the units at Dinkins Gardens are reserved for young people who are aging out of foster care. The remainder are set aside for low-income residents earning less than local median income. HCCI is a non-profit interfaith consortium of over 90 congregations that will own and manage the building, which will also include space for the HCCI Construction Trades Academy, a program that trains Harlem residents for careers in the construction industry.

Electronic Waste Is A Global Issue

2008-11-12T07:54:00.000-08:00

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On Your Mark, Get Set. . .

2008-10-23T19:27:00.000-07:00

Wind Power

2008-07-18T12:23:00.001-07:00

Pickens Plan

2008-07-09T05:17:00.000-07:00

Parkside Commons: Leasing & Teaching Green Living

2008-07-08T08:21:00.000-07:00

Sharp Introduces Solar TV

2008-07-08T06:37:00.001-07:00

By Jorge Chapa

As part of G8 Summit in Hokkaido, Japan, Sharp will be showcasing some futuristic new technologies in the Zero Emission House. Amongst the future-forward prototypes to be shown: a 26-inch solar-powered LCD television that can be powered by a thin-film photovoltaic panel! Sharp’s plan is to distribute the TV and solar module to areas that have no easy access to grid power.

The triple-junction thin film solar cell module is the cost effective panel to date that is being mass produced by Sharp. The panel can be produced to be made semi-transparent, to be as windows, and is manufactured to not require rare or scarce metals. The television itself is an ultra low-powered LCD screen that uses less than a third of the energy required by conventional LCDs. The area required to power this television would be similar to that of the TV screen, something which is not possible with current TVs.

So, is a TV really the most practical use for a new solar panel? Initially, we would’ve thought that people living off the grid with no access to electricity might want that electricity for something else — something more useful like lighting or cooking. Still, we have to admit, an ultra-low powered LCD is certainly a positive development.

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Greener Pizza ?

2008-07-07T14:50:00.000-07:00

Bronx NYC: Saving Green While Living Green

2008-06-18T17:20:00.000-07:00

Jacob's Place is the first low-income and green apartment building in the nation. The project was constructed according to the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria and features a combination green/solar roof. The $90,000 roof installation was funded in cooperation by NYSERDA and BP’s Solar Neighbors Program, whereby BP donates a solar system to a low-income/affordable housing project every time a celebrity purchases a similar system. The sixty-four panel, 11 kW system at Jacob’s Place came from Owen Wilson, and will power elevators, ventilation, and common areas; it’s Solar Neighbors’ first such installation outside of California (where the program is based) and its first in a multi-unit residential building. Other green features at Jacob’s Place include bamboo apartment flooring, low-VOC paints and materials, energy-efficient elevators, and a graywater system.

The project cost $14.5 million, $5.6 million of which came from the federal low-income housing tax credit program. These credits were syndicated by Enterprise, which in turn obtained funding from various financial institutions. $4.2 million came from the city’s Housing Development Corporation, $2.7 million from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and $1 million from the Borough of the Bronx. The city donated the land and Fordham Bedford put up $330,000. The project team included Oaklander, Coogan and Vitto Architects and Bronx-based Galaxy Construction.

6 sins of Green Washing

2008-05-21T07:36:00.000-07:00

Call for Climate

2008-04-22T07:43:00.000-07:00

Home Depot

2008-04-17T08:49:00.000-07:00

A promising example of corporate cooperation.

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Tribeca Green

2008-03-31T07:50:00.001-07:00

Tribeca Green is eco-friendly luxury living designed to have cleaner and fresher air, to be energy-efficient and offers greater control over your home environment.
Green Features:
· Energy Efficient Rooftop Solar Panels
· Rainwater Recycling for Landscaping and Maintenance
· Energy-Star Rated Kitchen Aide Stainless Steel Appliances including Microwaves, Ranges with Self-Cleaning Ovens, Frost-Free Refrigerators with Ice Makers, and Sinks with Garbage Disposals
· Fresh Air Filtration and Ventilation System
· High-Performance Windows for Maximum Light and Views
· Advanced Airtight Wall System for Greater Insulation
www.tribecagreen.com

Greener Travel Options

2008-03-19T06:57:00.000-07:00

The Bartram :Gainsville's Green Community

2008-03-13T07:21:00.000-07:00

The ownership of The Bartram, formerly known as Gatorwood Apartments, located in Gainesville, Florida across from University of Florida. Due to the Gatorwood Apartment's location on Archer Road, its age and condition, Foram Group determined it was no longer the best use of the property. The Bartram was designed by Preston Partnership of Atlanta, Georgia and is now an LEED certified community.

The Bartram

10 Ways to a Greener Apartment

2008-03-07T18:18:00.000-08:00

Originally posted at livemoregreen.blogspot.com

1. Buy Local
2. Earth Easy Paint
3. Florescent Bulbs
4. Recycle
5. Turn off the lights
6. Eco-Friendly hygiene Products
7. Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
8. Turn Off the Water
9. Eco-Friendly Home Products
10.Stay Informed

NYC 1st Green Rental Apartments

2008-03-06T06:47:00.001-08:00

Haute Green

2008-03-04T15:23:00.000-08:00

An Inconvenient Truth inspires an inconvenient prediction: Property Managers as Green leaders

2008-03-04T07:49:00.000-08:00

Originally posted August 2007

I have yet to see the award winning documentary An Inconvenient truth. Of course I've seen the trailers, promos, debates and heard an unbelievable amount of references to the film. But, I just haven't been able to talk myself into renting a DVD that warns of impending disaster. Besides, it’s nearing the end of hurricane season and I’d like to fully realize the peace brought from such an uneventful season.
I recently watched an episode of Oprah with Al Gore, a rerun, no doubt inspired by Mr. Gore’s winning of a Nobel Peace Prize earlier this month. The episode featured the producer and narrator of An Inconvenient Truth and basically recapped the documentary. The most memorable segment of the show exhibited a scene that featured an adorable polar bear clinging for life as each iceberg that it grasped snaps like sheets of glass, causing the bear to eventually drown. A graphic prediction of global warming is obviously what the animation was implying and yes it got my attention. Which is probably why I don't feel the need to rent the DVD . . .Oprah and Al provided the cliffs notes.

Multi-family developments are obviously one of the largest consumers of natural resources. The vast majority of rental units in this region were not constructed with a focus on conservation and as a result any attempt to create a ‘green’ oriented community will likely be implemented through education of its residents. This notion puts the spotlight directly on property managers. As we coordinate new leases, secure renewals and host resident functions you can bet that managers will be confronted with questions about green living, the answers will undoubtedly be linked directly to the property’s bottom line.
Leadership efforts can range from resident functions doubling as ‘green’ workshops to the use of emailed newsletters in place of the traditional paper types. Ultimately, the most effective way for S. Florida’s multifamily communities to develop a ‘green’ consciousness will be through its managers and their ability to lead the way.