New St. Michael's College building among most energy-efficient in Vermont
vtdigger.org
The new Dion Family Student Center and Quad Commons Residential Hall at Saint Michael's College is one of the most energy-efficient buildings in Vermont. Over the calendar year this 80,000 square-foot complex is expected to use 77% less energy than a …

Maryland ranked second in green building activity
Baltimore Sun
In 2013, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) said it approved 119 commercial or institutional projects in Maryland for certification under Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design or LEED standards, a total of 12.7 million square feet. … The …
Top Ten States to Find the Best LEED Green PropertiesLoanSafe
USGBC Releases the Top 10 States in Nation for LEED Green BuildingPR Newswire (press release)
Illinois Leads US as Top State for LEED Green BuildingHardwood Floors (blog)
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New Monier colour palette turns concrete tiles stylish
Infolink Architecture & Building
The combination of a variety of profiles from contemporary styles to the more traditional, and a selection of 18 colours means Monier concrete roof tiles will complement any home's design theme. The new concrete tile colours are: Vodka (white); Marlin …

When going green means aiming for the skies
Scienceline
For some people, these are offices; for others, this is home. And the best part: these buildings and structures … “The issue of sustainable building design has become much more mainstream than it used to be,” says John McMinn, a Toronto-based …

Kitchen makeover: Gallery gets a touch of green
Napa Valley Register
It's a homeowner- and designer-friendly color and a natural fit for their woodsy, hillside home surrounded by trees, wild vegetation, and a cottage-style garden. So when it came time to remodel their kitchen, I was pretty sure it would, in some part …

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