What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Part 1 - Planning

Part 1 - Planning; Bringing the right people together early in the process
July 31st, 2009 | Mark Rabkin | Comments | Read More

Sustainable Development: Sustainable or Not?

This week there has been an ongoing poll by the Economist debating whether or not sustainability is sustainable. As of the time of publication 45% of the individuals responding believe that sustainability is unsustainable while 55% believe it is sustainable. While it is my firm belief that sustainability...
July 7th, 2009 | Rich Cartlidge | Comments | Read More

Eliminating the word “green”

I have previously mentioned it will be a great day when the word green no longer needs to be used as an adjective to describe a building as being special as it will just be the norm. A recent article by Hospitality Design suggests that we are indeed moving in that direction.
June 24th, 2009 | Rich Cartlidge | Comments | Read More

Changing the world: a city, block, & idea at a time

Like most people you have probably sat around at one point in your life and wondered how you can change the world and make it a better place.
June 16th, 2009 | Rich Cartlidge | Comments | Read More

Kelo to kill sustainable communities?

A discussion on the taking of private property from one individual and transferring it to another private entity for redevelopment.
June 2nd, 2009 | Rich Cartlidge | Comments | Read More

What Issues Need To Be Addressed In a Sustainable Project?

Sustainable projects present a variety of risks. Have you properly identified and mitigated the risks that could potentially sink your next project? This article will analyze and evaluate the risks posed by sustainable projects and how they can be mitigated.
May 8th, 2009 | Rich Cartlidge | Comments | Read More

Weekly Roundup

Codes, Drywall, and the word Green...Oh my! A weekly roundup focusing on construction related issues.
April 23rd, 2009 | Rich Cartlidge | Comments | Read More

Weekly Roundup

Green roofs, sustainable regulations, greenhouse gases and the top ten green projects of 2009. A weekly roundup focusing on news from the sustainable construction industry.
April 16th, 2009 | Rich Cartlidge | Comments | Read More

Inspiration, Education, and Information

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April 16th, 2009 | Rich Cartlidge | Comments | Read More

Green Building: What does the future hold?

There has been talk that the green and sustainable construction industry is immune to the economic recession and while things do look promising now in the words of Jimmy Buffett "Only time will tell" whether or not green and sustainable building continues to prosper or falls victim to the economic slowdown....
March 18th, 2009 | Rich Cartlidge | Comments | Read More