Sustainability

Green Code Conflict

info@rescuegreen.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:04:00 GMT

The history and application of zoning codes until quite recently remained an evolutionary tale that began after the Chicago fire in 1909 and spread across the nation, big cities and small, dense urban areas and rural communities as well. The result is a century of antiquated, badly conceived and poorly written zoning codes. In particular, at least in Southern California, there are some significant gaps between current zoning law and sustainable development criteria, resulting in conflicts to designing and developing green buildings and communities.

Cleaner Rain Water Coming Our Way!

info@rescuegreen.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:40:00 GMT

The new Cal Green Building Code is to Architects as the Regional Water Board’s Order No. R8-2010-0033 / NPDES No. CAS 6180033 is to Civil Engineers! Not to be forgotten by all the anticipation of the new building code, the above mentioned revisions to Region 8’s Water Quality Management Plan will create many changes in storm water mitigation.

The Future of Solar

info@rescuegreen.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:34:00 GMT

Rebates and tax incentives are the engines that drive the solar business. The Rebates or subsidies can be used in various ways as incentives while producing two very different results.

LEED Automation

info@rescuegreen.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:17:00 GMT

LEED Automation was announced at GreenBuild 2010 and has the potential to positively impact the industry for many years to come. It provides bi-directional integration with LEED Online, which is the USGBC’s tool for submitting all of your documentation and project certification requirements.

The New School Year is Almost Upon Us. Great Products for the Green College Student!

michellev@rescuegreen.com — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:36:00 GMT

With all the things we buy to prepare students for their time at college, why not be GREEN about it? There are many products out there that help students be productive in their learning environment while also helping the global environment.