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Passive Solar on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center blends state-of-the-art computational analysis with state-of-the-shelf passive solar design. The Center’s mission is to orient visitors to the history, culture and resources of the Parkway and surrounding region, while demonstrating high-performance, ecological design.
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Organic grocery store earns green building certification, fostering sustainable values to share with customers.
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 | Serving up a Slice of Sustainability
Pizza Fusion, whose motto is “Saving the Earth, One Pizza at a Time,” serves a gourmet organic menu of pizza, focaccia sandwiches, wraps, desserts, beer and wine in fast casual LEED-certified environments. Pizza is delivered via company-owned hybrid vehicles.
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 | Selling Sustainability
Savvy Retailers Enhance Environmental Performance through Store Design and Environmental Stewardship.
by Frank Sherman RA, LEED AP
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Hotel Chain Chooses Wind Power
Dallas — Accor North America announced a new agreement between its Sofitel Hotels and wind energy supplier Community Energy, Inc. to purchase...
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Green Photo Studio Opened
Milwaukee, Wis. — Kohl’s Department Stores announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art photo studio in Milwaukee.
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Luxury Hotel Seeks LEED Platinum
Greensboro, N.C. — Built to use 40 percent less energy and 30 percent less water than a comparable hotel, the recently opened Proximity Hotel is an upscale hotel constructed to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
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Green Restaurants
Commercial Kitchens Face Unique Challenges as well as Opportunities for Saving Energy and Materials.
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