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New DEP Rules Will Reduce Air Pollution
Emissions from the burning of Numbers 4 and 6 heating oils. Credit: Environmental Defense Fund / Isabelle Silverman Hats off to the NYC Department of Environmental Protection for passing new, more...
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Roundtable Recap: Money vs. Power
Benchmarking gives owners and buyers a better understanding of a building’s energy and water consumption, which helps the real estate industry increase efficiency. But there’s a stumbling block to...
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Author Talk: Green Building Illustrated
At Urban Green’s recent Author Talk, illustrator Frank Ching and green building leader Ian Shapiro discussed their new book, Green Building Illustrated. Ching, an artist, author, architect, and...
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Author Talk: A Country of Cities
Author Vishaan Chakrabarti “A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use public transportation.” Mayor Gustavo Petro of Bogota, Columbia As author Vishaan...
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New Council Acts Quickly on Green Codes
Intro 93/2014 will help stop the growth of mold in moist environments. Credit: flickr user satemkemet Green Codes Task Force recommendations have been implemented at an average rate of about one per...
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Roundtable Recap: Software Solutions
“The conditioned mind will learn by comparison. The enlightened mind will learn by analysis.” – Frank Lloyd Wright How many software programs does it take to choose a light bulb? The answer is 36,...
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Thank You, Spring Interns!
Urban Green Council relies on our interns to help with our monthly educational programs, assist with fundraising and communication projects, and help support GPRO, our national green training programs...
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Green Building Tour Recap: A Gem In Williamsburg
Green building trivia question: How many NYC buildings produce almost half of their own energy needs onsite, and also provide winter sledding opportunities on their green roof? As far as I know,...
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Event Recap: High-Performance Homes – Sealing in the Savings
When most people think of an efficient home or building, their minds often go immediately to solar, wind, or geothermal technologies. Although these alternative sources provide clean energy, these...
View ArticleHip to be Square: Behind the EBie Award Trophy
Despite the Herculean efforts by building managers, operators, owners, and other professionals to transform entire buildings into structures that are eco-friendly, sustainable and cost-effective, often...
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