Six Sustainable Site Planning Fundamentals

Six Sustainable Site Planning Fundamentals

Using a framework for creating sustainable site designs is one of the most realistic and effective ways for architects and other design professionals to create sustainable designs. Six fundamental concepts needed to be applied are explained in the post.

Green Building – So What’s It Going to Cost Me?

Green Building – So What’s It Going to Cost Me?

It is a common myth that green building costs are often much most expensive than they really are. Often you can save money when going green. When considering the costs to green building, the key is to consider the whole cost of the systems involved, as sustainability is about the big picture and the long view, not just the individual components.

The REAL Reason that Engineers Resist Going Green

The REAL Reason that Engineers Resist Going Green

Many engineers are afraid to implement green strategies because of lack of familiarity and fear of the risks involved with doing so.