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Five Celebs Who Build Sustainably
Posted by Allyson Koerner
Thu, Apr 26
Every week, we explore celebrities and how they give back to the environment. This week, we are honoring stars who give back to our planet through building sustainably. From having eco-friendly homes of their own to starting sustainable bui...
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The Environmental Economic and Social Benefits of Green Building
Posted by Richard Matthews
Fri, Sep 10
Green Building Environmental Benefits Due to its environmental benefits, green buildings are an ever increasing driver in the new green economy. Here is a summary of the major environmental benefits afforded by green building. To c...
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The Health and Performance Benefits of Green Schools
Posted by Richard Matthews
Wed, Sep 01
Green School Buildings Health and Performance Benefits Part 1 Whether new or retrofits, green schools are on the increase. Green schools offer a wide range of advantages. Perhaps most importantly, they reduce a school's environ...
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Trends that are Growing Green Building
Posted by Richard Matthews
Sun, Aug 29
The Implications of the Growth of Green Buildings This video by the Washington State Department of Ecology provides a good overview of the effects of green building. Despite the tough economic times, a survey conducted by...
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Social Entrepreneur Branches Out with O2 Treehouse Community
Posted by Jennifer Simckowitz
Mon, Dec 21
If building tree houses for adults sounds absurd, than investing in the construction of an entire community of geodesic, eco-friendly and self-sustaining tree houses in the forests of California must be down right crazy. D...
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MY LIFE WITH ANTS - Part 1
Posted by PDJ MOO
Sun, Jul 19
The Smarts of Ants What ants can teach us about sustainable building and cooperation. Awesome v ideo on ants building their airconditon ed home. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQERRbU23bU &...
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WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE PURCHASE ORDER
Posted by American Insulock
Wed, Jun 24
Turner Construction (an $8 billion company) has completed engineering for the sound wall that will be constructed by Masters Contracting Corp out of Glendale, Calif. The work began in the second quarter of 2009 and Insulock will receive an...
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INSULOCK SUBMITS FOR GOVERNMENT APPROVAL IN BRAZIL
Posted by American Insulock
Wed, Jun 24
Insulock has submitted its patent-pending Block for registration by the government of Brazil. Once approved as an authorized building material, Insulock will begin participation in President Lula's Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) which is...
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INSULOCK JOINT VENTURE WITH SAUDI ARABIA
Posted by American Insulock
Wed, Jun 24
Insulock and partners are finalizing the details of a joint venture agreement to build a manufacturing facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, which will support the significant growth in Saudi Arab...
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INSULOCK RECEIVES APPROVAL FROM CALTRANS
Posted by American Insulock
Wed, Jun 24
Insulock has received the needs assessment approval from the California Department of Transportation as an approved alternative building product. Anticipated final technical approval to be in the second quarter of 2009.
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