GreenBuild Blog

San Francisco ups the ante; City by the Bay goes green in a big way

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

In a move that might be labeled the “green building consultants’ full employment act,” the City of San Francisco will require all new buildings and most major renovations to adhere to green standards by 2009.

Is Toyota the future of green homes?

Monday, August 04, 2008

What if you could link up the quality control and mass production methods of auto manufacturers with the growing demand for green homes, and tie that in with plug-in hybrid cars? Aren’t we ready for a revolution in homebuilding, one that would embrace more modular and factory-built components? I’d buy a fireproof, soundproof, super-insulated, electronically modern home in a heartbeat, wouldn’t you?

Green Weenies: Will Green Hotels Ever Come of Age?

Monday, August 04, 2008

The New York Times article on green hotels points out some of the barriers to effectively greening the lodging industry, a combination of timid executives and guests who don’t want to sacrifice anything to save the planet.

Green Hotels the Next Big Industry

Friday, August 01, 2008

The first existing hotel has received LEED for Existing Buildings certification; look for this to become a major trend as owners seek to re-brand older lodging properties.