Visit the Greenest Building in Berkeley, CA “The David Brower Center”
Come Visit Us! 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Tel: 510.809.0900 Fax: 510.809.0909 Inaugural Exhibition Then and Now Photographs by Sebastião Salgado An exhibition curated and designed by Lélia Wanick Salgado Exhibition on display through January 31, 2010 Get an in-depth look at Berkeley’s greenest building and one of the most advanced high-performance structures anywhere. Tours of the David Brower Center are your chance to get a glimpse of the remarkable innovations that will shape the places we work and live for decades to come. Tours are free and reservations are required. To make a reservation and get more information, e-mail us. Check back with ...
Green Personality, what kind of lawn “Mower” are you?
Choosing a lawn mower is a matter of sifting through a bewildering array of types, power ratings, and fuel sources. Let’s break it down a little to make the process easier. What if you could choose your lawn mower based on your personality? After all there are four basic choices, Push mowers, Electric mowers, Cordless mowers and gas mowers. Which mower best fits your personality? • “Pushy Personality” Push reel mowers are powered by you, after all you need to be in control. They’re quiet, they don’t need cords or recharging, and they don’t pollute. But on large lawns, you might not ...
Proposed green building, the future of Oakland, CA
Good morning my dear green followers. It's Saturday morning and it's "drizzling" (a Seattle term my husband can't grasp....) and I'm drinking hot tea and checking my email. I received an interesting email from my best friend about a proposed "green building" in Oakland. what's truly amazing about this building is that currently it's an oddity. because it's being built right! Logistically, it's built close to numerous modes of transportation as well as hip shops and restaurants. The glass floor to ceiling windows offer panoramic views of San Francisco Bay, East Bay Hills and historic downtown Oaklandand access to two private rooftop ...
It’s easy to become a green plumber in California
In California during 2008 a new green program for plumbers came to town. GREENPLUMBERS® launched an accreditation program that trains plumbers in water conservation and climate issues. The program originated in Australia in 2001 and is open to all plumbers, regardless of affiliation or association membership. Like anything in life it's always admirable to continually educate yourself and add "another notch to your belt" GREENPLUMBERS® is providing a way for the plumbing industry to enhance their image as well as give plumbers a very specific purpose in becoming a direct spokesperson in educating the public of what options are available to ...
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