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Category Archives: green design
Tour the Green Exchange, Saturday May 19 at 10am
The Chicago Center for Green Technology presents a tour of the Green Exchange (2545 West Diversey), Saturday May 19 from 10am-noon. Join LEED accredited architect Lisa Elkins on a tour through the recently launched Green Exchange; the new hub of … Continue reading
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U.S. Green Building Council – Illinois Chapter Emerald Awards in Chicago May 10
The U.S. Green Building Council – Illinois Chapter will acknowledge eight winners in the sustainability realm during the organization’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraising event, Limelight on May 10, 2012. Award recipients include The Public Building Commission of Chicago, Northern … Continue reading
Posted in energy, green design, news
Tribune Architecture Critic Blair Kamin Evaluates Roosevelt’s New Wabash Building
On May 5, Roosevelt University formally opens its new Wabash Building, starting a new chapter in the university’s history. Built to LEED specifications, the “vertical campus” will instantly become the second-tallest academic building in North America, and it is already … Continue reading
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CCGT Presents Talk on Wooden Cities, Thursday at 6pm
Thursday at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) presents Roald Gundersen from Whole Trees Architecture & Structures discussing “Wooden Cities.” Wood is becoming the avant garde design material of the 21st Century, becoming a common material for … Continue reading
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CCGT Presents Talk on the Chicago Climate Action Plan, Saturday at 10am
Saturday from 10am-noon, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) presents Belinda Li from Citta Partnership speaking on “Creating and Sustaining an Environmental Action Plan: Experience from the Chicago Climate Action Plan.” Ever wanted to create a plan … Continue reading
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Delta Institute Green Fair at ReBuilding Exchange Tomorrow, Noon-5pm
The Delta Institute, a Chicago-based nonprofit agency that promotes green economic development, will host a free event to increase environmental awareness from noon to 5 p.m. April 15 at ReBuilding Exchange, 2160 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. Participants will receive … Continue reading
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Evaluating a LEED Platinum House in Chicago Over Time
In April of 2009, Michael Yannell moved into a LEED-Platinum house in Ravenswood. Chicago Magazine discusses his experiences with the house over the past three years. The feature: Heat-absorbing clay walls and a “building envelope” that reduce the need for … Continue reading
Posted in energy, green design, news
Delta Institute Green Fair at ReBuilding Exchange April 15, Noon-5pm
The Delta Institute, a Chicago-based nonprofit agency that promotes green economic development, will host a free event to increase environmental awareness from noon to 5 p.m. April 15 at ReBuilding Exchange, 2160 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. Participants will receive … Continue reading
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Bloomingdale Trail Plans Move Forward
New York City’s High Line (visited last summer by Professor Carl Zimring, as described in this post) has been a popular addition to that city’s parks system since its opening and recent expansion. That success inspired similar plans to repurpose … Continue reading
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Chicago Center for Green Technology Hosts STAR Energy Home Discussion Tomorrow at 6pm
Tuesday at 6pm, the Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N. Sacramento) hosts Corbett Lunsford (Green Dream Group) providing an introduction to STAR Energy homes. Last year, one out of four homes built was labeled ENERGY STAR. If you’re not … Continue reading
Posted in energy, green design, pollution
