SweetBrick Forum

What is a green building product or material?

2010-03-14T22:42:12Z

Green building materials are composed of renewable, rather than nonrenewable resources. Green materials are environmentally responsible because impacts are considered over the life of the products. Depending upon project-specific goals, an assessment of green materials may involve an evaluation of one or more of the criteria.

What to do with a dead mall?

2009-04-05T19:39:25Z

Just read a good discussion on what to do with all the dead and dying malls in the US?

Interesting tidbit: the US has 6 times the retail space of Europe:

http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/04/101-uses-for-a-deserted-mall/

Who is out there? Introduce yourself…

2009-03-01T16:18:50Z

I love architecture and anything “green related. I am thrilled that there are more and more organizations joining the “green revolution”. I became LEED accredited just this year (btw if anyone out there is looking to become a LEED professional try Clean Edison. Their courses are outstanding and they guarantee you pass the first time..they have classes all over the US).

Residential Green Building

2010-03-14T22:33:00Z

Sustainable design or building “green” is an opportunity not only to use our resources more efficiently while creating healthier commercial or industrial buildings, it also applies to residential construction and renovation. Residential green building practices include designing and constructing homes that use energy, water, and materials efficiently; have a reduced impact on their physical environment; and promote a healthy indoor environment for you, your family, or your customer. By using an integrated design approach, the whole residential building can be designed and operated as a system.