Colleges and universities can now use support from Chevrolet to enhance the energy performance of individual or multiple buildings on a campus as they strive toward delivering superior LEED building performance.
Those are the words of former heavyweight champion of the world, Mike Tyson. I think Mike could have been reflecting on how planning gets you half way there, but it’s the ability to then manage and adapt your plan that ultimately determines success.
But then again; maybe he was just talking about punching people in the face.
State government wringing water from operations, The Sacramento Bee. LEED certification for public buildings is one way legislators in California’s capitol are dealing with a water crisis.
No Ordinary Arena: Architect of New Kings Arena on Building’s Design, Fox 40 (Sacramento). Plans for the Kings’ new NBA arena include LEED certification.
Updated May 15: Exams for the LEED Green Associate, BD+C, ID+C and O+M will feature v4 content in June. Exams for Homes and ND will feature v4 content in 2015.
The LEED Green Associate and LEED AP exams will evolve for the LEED v4 rating system this June.
Now in its third year, The EBie Awards™ are a national juried competition created by Urban Green Council, USGBC New York, to celebrate measurable performance improvements in Existing Buildings (thus the EB-bies) and the people who make them happen. We expect 2014 to be our best effort yet, with the support of USGBC and chapters across the country.
Submissions are due March 20.
Find out more by watching the EBie video!
An individual taking on his or her municipal or national government does not have to look like this.
Consider LEED AP Gerrit-Jan Teunissen, and how he successfully petitioned the Netherlands government to expand the criteria for a subset of the tax code that now recognizes the use of the latest version of LEED launched just last year.
We love eucalyptus timber! It’s a beautiful and sustainable alternative to other hardwoods. Even though eucalyptus is a versatile plant, it can be used in many commercial industries worldwide. This versatile building material has helped zoos, resorts and restaurants create unique and head-turning masterpieces. What are other eucalyptus timber uses?
Eucalyptus is a Greek word “eukalyptos.” It means “well-enclosed.” This refers to the plant’s flower bud that is enclosed inside of a capsule. It is native to Australia and has over 700 species. Some eucalyptus trees live up to 1,000 years! It’s a fast-growing source of timber, achieving 6-12 feet of new growth each year.
It’s also a popular food choice for Koalas! Everyone loves koalas!
Eucalyptus trees thrive in swamps. The trees are notoriously thirsty and detract mosquitoes that could be carrying the malaria virus. This is good news for your floors and cabinets as eucalyptus timber is very absorbent. It can soak up water-based and oil-based stains quickly and evenly!
Native Australian aborigines use eucalyptus oil to treat infections. They even believe that it can prevent cancer! In ancient China, the oil was used as a remedy for tuberculosis and asthma.
Rainbow Eucalyptus by Toasty Ken
Today, ship masts, railways sleepers, and ship keels use eucalyptus timber because of its durability and strength.
Guess what! Did you know that native Australians have been using hollowed-out eucalyptus wood to create the didgeridoo for over 1,500 years?
Have you seen the “rainbow eucalyptus?” You can see why just by looking at it! The plant sheds its bark many times per year, showing off the layers of bark underneath the surface. It starts out green, then fades to various shades of red, blue and even purple as time goes on. Unique and beautiful!
Some plantations can produce up to 30 times more volume per year than your average carpentry wood bearing trees. Eucalyptus wood is versatile, sturdy and it reacts well to various stains.
These eucalyptus plants grow straight naturally, so it’s the perfect wood for flooring, wall paneling, and trellises. Its color resembles mahogany, but causes much less splintering and chipping. If eucalyptus poles are smaller in diameter, they can be used for eucalyptus fencing.
Eucalyptus timber is used as support beams, fencing, trellis beams and many other types of design projects. The possibilities are endless. Because eucalyptus wood is more cost-effective than many other hardwoods, it’s gaining in popularity with architects and designers.
At amaZulu Inc., we worked with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to produce the first non-arsenic, non-erosive pressure treatment for eucalyptus wood. Not only is this treatment safe for our environment, but it also extends the life and durability of eucalyptus timber. Our eucalyptus poles are strong, durable and tolerant of harsh climates.
If you’re interested in using eucalyptus wood, we would love to help you! Contact us today at 877-243-5309 for more information on our eucalyptus products. You can also visit Pinterest and check out some of our work with eucalyptus poles. Get your imagination stirring!
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I had floor seats to the Syracuse-Duke game at the Carrier Dome Friday (hands down best basketball game EVER), and like virtually every other person on the planet, I did watch some of the Super Bowl, even though as anyone who knows me, knows I’m no “Stat Boy.”
Ohio’s green building industry stands strong to support green building in the Buckeye State…
This morning, USGBC joined expert witnesses from across Ohio’s diverse green building industry to tell state legislators that LEED works for Ohio. A handful of DC industry lobbyists flew in for the second time, today, to say that it is not.
The green building industry stands up to support green building in the Buckeye State
“I am here today to voice our strong opposition to SCR 25, a resolution that will hurt job creation and the economy in Ohio, end the nation’s No. 1 green school construction program and jeopardize proven opportunities to save energy and taxpayer dollars.”
— Brendan Owens, vice president, LEED technical development, USGBC