Comments on: Going Green

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:43:55 +0000

I have noticed that too, I think it would be good to include it as a standalone, maybe remove Structures and replace it with green technologies? (God I hate Structures)

By: Schools

Schools — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:11:21 +0000

I think because ‘green’ and ‘sustainability’ has been synonymous with ‘good’ design for many years, the ARE does (now) integrate a good deal of this stuff. At least that is what I get from my study material; I have not taken any exams yet.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:59:12 +0000

This is very good thing, I think at some point there should be a green component to the ARE.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:10:25 +0000

Buildings are one of the largest contributers of green-house gas emissions to our environment. Reducing those emissions with sustainable building technologies is one of the most cost effective solutions to global warming. At AuSable Valley CSD we are upgrading their facilities at 2 buildings to include heating with Biomass Boilers. The heat plants will burn local wood chips using a high efficiency wood gasification process. The smoke stack emissions are very clean – mostly water vapor.

By: Schools

Schools — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:06:33 +0000

There should be some good discussions and info on ‘going green’ at the AIA National Convention this year. Is anyone going?

By: Russ

Russ — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:57:52 +0000

This is a good idea and will likely spread. Time to get LEED certified!