Green Building

Title: RDA Initiatives for Houston Exhibition Reception
Location: Architecture Center Houston at 315 Capitol, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77002
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Description: The Rice Design Alliance is holding an exhibition of previous winning projects of the Initiatives for Houston grant program. The exhibition will run from January 14 – February 26, 2010 at the Architecture Center Houston (ArCH). The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 6-8pm at ArCH.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2010-01-14
End Time: 20:00

Title: RDA Initiatives for Houston Exhibition Reception
Location: Architecture Center Houston at 315 Capitol, Suite 120, Houston, Texas 77002
Link out: Click here
Description: The Rice Design Alliance is holding an exhibition of previous winning projects of the Initiatives for Houston grant program. The exhibition will run from January 14 – February 26, 2010 at the Architecture Center Houston (ArCH). The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 6-8pm at ArCH.
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2010-01-14
End Time: 20:00

Houston is on its way to becoming a national leader in green building. Mayor Bill White and the Greater Houston Partnership have publicly committed to promoting green building and sustainable development, and the Clinton Climate Initiative is assisting Houstonians in drastically reducing their energy consumption.  This year, you can become a part of improving our environment and your home at the Houston Green Expo.   (more…)

Under Mayor Bill White´s direction the current code update cycle underway at the City of Houston Code Enforcement Branch will include provisions for “greening the codes”. Those in the Houston’s green building community can provide a great resource for ideas and are invited to participate in the code development process. (more…)

By Ella Tyler

Promoting green design, construction, renovation, and operation of buildings could cut greenhouse gas emissions more deeply, quickly and cheaply than other methods, according to a report issued yesterday by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. The commission was set up by the United States, Canada and Mexico to address environmental concerns raised by the North American Free Trade Agreement. (more…)

By Leslie Pennycock

Kermit the Frog lamented, “It’s not easy being green,” but it’s getting easier all the time. Every day, there are more choices, products, and technologies that make “going green” more practical. Here are some helpers to make 2008 the greenest year yet. (more…)

Press Release

The U.S. Green Building Council-Greater Houston Area Chapter has announced its endorsement of the Houston Independent School District $805 million bond package because it provides for high-performance buildings that will provide cleaner and healthier classroom environments for students.

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The PBS series Design: e2 (The Economies of Being Environmentally Conscious) is already underway, but the four segments that remain promise interesting watching. (more…)

Purpose: To promote the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession; to advance the science and art of planning and building; to coordinate the building industry and the profession of architecture; to ensure the advancement of the living standard of people and to make the profession one of ever-increasing service to society.

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Purpose: To promote the profession of landscape architecture, providing for the attractive design of land forms that will accommodate outdoor activities, minimize environmental impacts, and generally further wise stewardship of the land.

Susan Cita, ASLA Section-Chair
c/o TBG Partners
4710 Bellaire Blvd., Suite 390
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 838-7965

www.asla.org

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Purpose: To promote the preservation and appreciation of Houston’s architectural and cultural historic resources. (more…)

Purpose: To improve quality of life in the Houston region by providing independent research and communications for Houston’s tomorrow. The Institute explores practical approaches to urban policy questions to provide the region’s decision makers with the cutting edge research and analysis they need to make good choices about Houston’s future.

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