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The Economic and Educational Value of Retrofitting Schools
retrofitting old schools
With the potential to reduce carbon consumption by more than 50%, and make £120,000 a year, retrofitting its school is an investment that Impington Village College, near Cambridge in England, can’t afford not to make.[read more]
Retrofitting existing buildings is taking off
It’s a great time to be an existing building. First: President Obama released last year’s Better Buildings Initiative, focusing financing opportunities on commercial retrofits. Then: USGBC reported that LEED for Existing Buildings project square footage surpassed new construction projects. Now: A new report has concluded that...[read more]
The green dividend from reusing older buildings
We already know that, in many cases, retaining older buildings - especially those of architectural or historic character - can strengthen the enduring legacy and enjoyment of a community. But is it good for the environment?[read more]
Texas-Based Company to Retrofit First New York Skyscraper
In cooperation with its joint venture partner Mitsui & Company, Transcend Equity Development Corporation out of Dallas will perform a free $1.4 million energy-efficient retrofit at 125 Maiden Lane, a 17-story, 340,000-square-foot office condominium in the Financial District that is sponsored by Time Equities, Inc. The project is...[read more]
Shifting Urban Development towards VillageTowns?
Claude Lewenz has dedicated much of his life to developing the concept of VillageTowns, an alternative approach to urban sprawl departing from questions such as why and how we do and should build communities. The suburban and vehicle-dependent growth model that emerged in the US after World War II has run rampant and obviously resulted...[read more]
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“I love the term "food rescuer". This is something I'd love to do and wish I'd done in college. My friend started bike co-ops and it would've been easy to add food onto the mission. We had weekly Sunday dinners and even rescuing food and serving it on Sunday would work. Thanks for sharing.Blog OnJanet”
“I love the term "food rescuer". This is something I'd love to do and wish I'd done in college. My friend started bike co-ops and it would've been easy to add food onto the mission. We had weekly Sunday dinners and even rescuing food and serving it on Sunday would work. Thanks for sharing.Blog OnJanet”