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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | SCAFFMAG FEBRUARY 28, 2011 Spectacular Tyntesfield Estate back to its best after 28 miles of scaffolding is dismantald The work, which has seen the roof of the main house repaired and replaced, and the property rewired and re-plumbed with a new heating system, cost £4.6million. For the first time in two years visitors will be able to see the Gothic architecture of the spectacular Victorian mansion with- out scaffolding in the way. The multitude of contractors that worked in all of the 106 rooms in the house have now gone, leaving behind new plumbing, wiring and thermostatically controlled heating. Latest Scaffolding News 28 miles scaffolding Bristol tyntesfield estate | GREEN GODDESS JANUARY 13, 2011 Let the Air Out By blocking just that gust of cold air when you enter can reduce heat loss, temp changes and dirty air from affecting your indoor air quality. If you feel heat is expensive look to space heaters but study those that have high ratings and impact. live in a smaller room, shut off rooms during winter and find that can be quite significant in keeping heating costs down. Job No. | | | | | | | BUILDERS COUNSEL FEBRUARY 17, 2011 Federal Incentives for Green Construction With the growing demand for sustainable business practices and lifestyle options, it is no surprise that the construction and architecture industries are currently undergoing major changes. Today’s guest post was written by Drake McDonald. Drake was asked to provide us with some details on upcoming federal legislation, helping to facilitate green building. Earth Week Extravaganza! | GREEN GODDESS FEBRUARY 14, 2011 The Future of Clean Energy The administration will also propose major cuts to a program that provides financial assistance for low-income Americans who are having trouble paying their heating bills. Green Goddess Musing about Sustainable Issues in a planet hell bent on being anything but. womans worth in a mans field is all part of a days work. Greenwash/ Bullshit Free Zone. billion during the next decade. billion. | GREEN GODDESS NOVEMBER 25, 2010 The Green Clock Ticks As a result if you are debating upgrading your heating system, appliances, windows, doors, etc you need to make a decision where the money would best be spent and ultimately utilized. Green Goddess Musing about Sustainable Issues in a planet hell bent on being anything but. womans worth in a mans field is all part of a days work. Greenwash/ Bullshit Free Zone. Department of Energy. | CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC MARCH 22, 2011 Japan's Wind Power Still Working (Plus Tues Tip) Riggs is also Executive Director of the Global Cool Cities Alliance (GCCA), which has a very interesting website which explains the science behind reducing Heat Island effects in cities through the use of light-colored, reflective roofs. ——————– Photo: A wind farm in Kuzumaki, Iwate, Japan via jasohill. Tuesday Tip: Ms. Share this post now! | | | | | | | | | -
HTRC | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010 Solar � are we putting the cart before the horse? Read More Working Safely – In the Heat Well here, we are in July & it’s not only the Southern states lately that are baking in the sun. From DC up to New York, & even here in Alabama many contractors and others found out that a dry heat can quite simply kick. The new water heaters, especially heat pump water heaters and the like, are far superior and can have a short payback period vs. the old existing tank. In all honesty, while summer does not officially start until the 21st, it sure does. With that in mind, below is our 5 steps to being prepared. MORE >> -
HTRC | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011 RRP Updates � Alabama & a Request from the EPA Read More Working Safely – In the Heat Well here, we are in July & it’s not only the Southern states lately that are baking in the sun. From DC up to New York, & even here in Alabama many contractors and others found out that a dry heat can quite simply kick. The builder alos has a business where he refurbishes old architectural elements, such as doors, mantels, etc. In all honesty, while summer does not officially start until the 21st, it sure does. Based on the ocean temperatures and the changing weather conditions, they might just be right this year. 16, 2010. MORE >> -
GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2010 LEED Good for the Building However, the LEED program has been effective in encouraging more efficient heating and ventilation techniques, such as solar panels, geothermal wells, window placement and building orientation. View my complete profile Green Blogger Nominee Share This Approved Reading List 1-800-Recycling American Prospect Architecture Blog Be Green Build Blog Decoist DJC/Green Building Explore Green Building Law Grist Inhabitat National Geographic/Green Guide Remodelista The Everyday Actvist The Quirky Contractor Treehugger Blog Archive ► 2011 (57) ► March (25) The American Dream Deferred. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 Get What You Pay For | Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA When you are paying upwards of $1M for a home, at least in Long Island, you expect that the flooring is exceptional, that the appliances are top of the line an that the heating system is everything you will ever need and more. You have no worries about old heating systems, or old appliances, leaks, cracks, or worries about what the seller covered up, fixed. Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA Thoughts on the construction landscape from Christopher G. Hill in Construction Law , Contracts , Guest Post Friday 6 Comments - Join the Conversation! The Devery Law Group, P.C. MORE >> -
GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010 Finding a Voice in a Storm Lutheran church in nearby Lindsborg was inspired to install geothermal heating. View my complete profile Green Blogger Nominee Share This Approved Reading List 1-800-Recycling American Prospect Architecture Blog Be Green Build Blog Decoist DJC/Green Building Explore Green Building Law Grist Inhabitat National Geographic/Green Guide Remodelista The Everyday Actvist The Quirky Contractor Treehugger Blog Archive ► 2011 (57) ► March (25) The American Dream Deferred. Green Goddess Musing about Sustainable Issues in a planet hell bent on being anything but. Nevertheless, Ms. MORE >> - Solar Power Going Going Gone GREEN GODDESS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010
- And there LEED Goes. GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
- The Sticky Statute of Limitations in NC CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2010
- Customer Complaints; the Customer is Always Right, Except When They Aren’t THE SMART VAN | TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011
- Suburbia Goes Green GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2012
- A Peach of a Home GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012
- Economics of Scale GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011
- Living Green GREEN GODDESS | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011
- Old is New Again GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2011
- A Not So Very Passive House GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011
- Commercial Construction Best Practices | Construction Change. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BLOG | TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010
- BIMStorms Brewing on the Energy Front COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2009
- Hammer Out a Career Path COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2010
- Better Green than Dead? GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009
- Green isn't always Great GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2009
- Going Green or Bust GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009
- Is Energy Efficiency a Green Thing? GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2009
- The "Greenest" Home in America GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009
- The Second Greenest Home in America GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009
- The "WHAT THE F**CK!" AWARDS GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2009
- God Save the Queen GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2009
- The Emerald City wins again! GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009
- Pre Fab may now be Post Fab GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2009
- National Standards for Building.RIGHT! GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009
- Take HEED (no, not LEED) GREEN GODDESS | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2010
- Passive Solar/Passive House/Solar House GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
- Guest Post GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2010
- Coffee Break GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010
- The Climate of Change GREEN GODDESS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010
- Dorm Decor GREEN GODDESS | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
- Tough Choices GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- The Net Zero in Building Equation GREEN GODDESS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- You Light Up My Life GREEN GODDESS | SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2011
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