Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Green buildings and green basketball courts
Inc. magazine
says that the boom in LEED-standard buildings, often called 'green
buildings' is accelerating, and that several states are offering tax
incentives for private construction that meets LEED standards. One
indication of the growing acceptance of LEED standards is coverage in
traditional business publications like Inc.
The San Diego Union Tribune reports that the basketball courts at City College (a San Diego community college) are being replaced with new flooring of Smartwood-certified maple from sustainably managed forests in Canada. The San Diego Community College District decided in 2003 to require LEED certification for all new and remodeled buildings. The basketball floor planning took place before this requirement, so although a green floor is being installed, the remainder of the court's remodel will not meed the LEED standards.
- Posted by Tom Kimmerer - 1:06:58 PM -
The San Diego Union Tribune reports that the basketball courts at City College (a San Diego community college) are being replaced with new flooring of Smartwood-certified maple from sustainably managed forests in Canada. The San Diego Community College District decided in 2003 to require LEED certification for all new and remodeled buildings. The basketball floor planning took place before this requirement, so although a green floor is being installed, the remainder of the court's remodel will not meed the LEED standards.
- Posted by Tom Kimmerer - 1:06:58 PM -
Tangled Bank
The latest Tangled Bank is up at Geomblog. Tangled Bank is a blog carnival for science writers. The current offering has lots of great articles and is worth a visit.
- Posted by Tom Kimmerer - 12:49:10 PM -
- Posted by Tom Kimmerer - 12:49:10 PM -
