PHOENIX, Sept. 27, 2011 — GreenHippoHut.com has launched a new, free, interactive open forum website for design and construction professionals to share experience, ideals and goals of sustainable design and construction.
The goal is to make a better world with more sustainable harmony throug…
Gen7 Green School Co-Founder Builds First Prefab Winery and Central Valley’s First LEED Gold Home
LODI, Calif., Feb. 2, 2011 — When Tony Sarich set out to design his new home in California Wine Country, two things were certain: it would have a winery and it would be built with LEED Green Building Rating System certification in mind. After all, Sarich, a local grape grower, is also co-founder of Man…
Beyond Green: Taking the Long View Toward a Truly Sustainable Resort
CHICAGO, April 19, 2010 — Many luxury resorts and hotels are currently touting their green initiatives: recycling, laundering towels less often, or using compact fluorescent bulbs. While these are important efforts, some are embracing a concept bigger than green: sustainability.
Alex Petti…
Island Properties – An Inherently Ecological Land Form
CHICAGO, Sept. 11, 2009 — While real estate developers on the mainland often struggle with the economics of sustainable initiatives, island properties inherently lend themselves to environmentally responsible design. While not many island developers explore sustainability as a common sen…
Amble’s New Panama Resort Taps Trend In Passive Cooling
CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2009 — To attract environmentally conscious travelers, many resorts promote themselves as eco-friendly. But with air conditioners draining electricity and keeping guests shut away from nature, the experience often falls flat – compelling farsighted developers to c…
