Green Buildings

New York Concrete Washout's containment system utilized at World Trade Center site

The importance placed on maintaining environmental standards at the Ground Zero site includes protections for the Hudson River and the East ...

Ancient designs lead to cutting edge sustainability

An exciting technology has engineers and conservationists celebrating. Microturbines provide sustainable energy to hospitals, wastewater pla...

US Energy introduces Shadow Logic

Shadow Logic works with US Energy Group's USE Controller BEMS to reduce domestic hot water temperature during nonpeak times (i.e. when tenan...

Project of the Month: Jonathan Rose Companies develops 107-145 West 135th Street: $50.9 million energy-efficient, affordable housing project designed by Dattner Architects

Jonathan Rose Companies held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its $50.9 million, 202,500 s/f development project at 107-145 West 135th St. Spea...

Larry Garb 2011

Name: Larry Garb Title: Executive VP, Administration Company: Hartz Mountain Industries Location: Secaucus, N.J. Birthplace: Livingston, N.J...

Whitney Hoover 2011

Name: Whitney Hoover, LEED GA Title: Sustainability Manager Company: The New York Palace Location: Manhattan, N.Y. Birthplace: Berkeley, Cal...

Curtis Snyder 2011

Name: Curtis Snyder Title: Owner Company: Crest Solar, LLC Location: Keeseville and Rochester, N.Y. Birthplace: Rochester, N.Y. Family: Marr...

Alan Zox 2011

Name: Alan Zox Title: President and CEO Company: Green Energy Consultants Address: 821 N. Broadway, Irvington, NY 10533 Birthplace: Des Moin...

The state of greening hotels

Going on vacation imbues many travelers with the feeling of escaping reality bringing with it amnesia about all things wrong with the world,...

Mold know-how: Controlling its growth

Mold spores are everywhere and cannot be completely removed from residences, but by following common sense and utilizing proper mold know-ho...