Suffolk Sustainability and the U.S. Green Building Council Massachusetts Membership Forum will host “Sustainability Smackdown! 5 Diverse Viewpoints on Sustainability’s Best Tools for the Next Decade and Beyond” from 4 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, in the First Floor Function Room of Sargent Hall at 120 Tremont Street.
Panelists include
Bill Reed, president, Integrative Design [...]
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Posted in Green Design, Industry News on Mar 31st, 2009
The Sustainable Furniture Council is a non-profit balanced coalition of industry players committed to promoting sustainable practices withing the home furnishings industry and raising awareness among consumers and buyers. We believe that these practices are critical for maintaining a healthy balance between environmental conservation, social equity, and economic development.
To learn more about the Sustainable Furniture [...]
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Come check out what’s “GREEN “ at NESAD this THURSDAY, MARCH 5!
Design for the Environment: a sustainable design trade show featuring over 15 vendors in the architecture and design industry, as well as, other sustainable organizations.
When: Thursday, March 5
Where: 10 St. James Ave, Galleria
Time: 12pm – 2:30PM
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Posted in Green Design on Jun 11th, 2008
There is a good article at Slate.com by Brendan I Koerner exploring the true “Greenness” of Bamboo flooring. The scale of production, methods or harvest, assembly and transportation all impact what is considered by most to be the “green” alternative to traditional hardwood floors.
Bamboo does have loads of green potential. But as is usually [...]
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Posted in Green Design on Jun 8th, 2008
President Bush signed a transportation bill on June 6, 2008 that includes $45 million for a levitating train from Las Vegas to Disneyland. The project has been in the planning stages for quite some time. This bill represents a shift in the federal governments view on mass public transportation as a solution to congestion on [...]
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Posted in Green Design on Apr 30th, 2008
This automated bicycle parking garage in Tokyo, Japan is an good example of how other cultures live and the priorities they place on alternative transportation.
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