Getting Green: 'No One Wants to Own an Energy Black Hole'

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By using integrated design approaches to maximize the value of the measures pursued, while minimizing their first cost premiums, the ultimate goal is to help reduce the ecological footprint of the project, as well as significantly improve the energy efficiency, resulting in dramatically lower utility costs. Some of the "green" features include: geothermal heat pumps; passive solar techniques; natural ventilation; low- glass windows; clay interior plaster; soy-based foam insulation; and, more.

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Getting Green: 'No One Wants to Own an Energy Black Hole'

Green building is gaining ground in the Magnolia State, especially on commercial projects where "green" is not only good for the environment but creates long-term savings through reduced use of energy, water and other resources.

The primary industry group promoting green building in the country is the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings tha...

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