by creedla | Mar 2, 2019 | Environmental News
Last December, Stanford University scientists published a paper describing an experiment that used machine learning to locate nearly all U.S. solar panels. They hope the data will help them identify factors that promote solar energy and those that discourage it. What...
by creedla | Dec 12, 2018 | Environment, Environmental News
Global tourism is one of the largest economic generators in the world, with the tourism industry generating over $7.5 trillion in 2014 alone. Although more people than ever are packing their bags and heading to the airport, few consider the environmental and cultural...
by creedla | Dec 5, 2018 | Environmental News, Green Construction
Do you know the benefits of retrofitting buildings? Retrofitting involves making a few modifications to commercial buildings that create significant benefits like improved energy efficiency and decreased energy demand. As you might be aware, renovations are costly and...
by creedla | Nov 30, 2018 | Environmental News, Los Angeles Construction Projects
According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of newly built, single-family homes dropped to an annual rate of 544,000 units in October. That’s the lowest pace since March 2016, and it happens at a time when a housing-shortage issue is slowing down...
by creedla | Nov 14, 2018 | Environmental News, Green Construction
The world population’s growth, which leads to overconsumption, pollution, and deforestation, is depleting the planet’s natural resources. Unless we make a change, we’ll run into serious problems like water and oil shortage, affecting both developed...
by creedla | Nov 7, 2018 | Environmental News, Green Construction
A net-zero building is designed to produce enough renewable energy to meet its energy consumption requirements. These buildings are revolutionizing the construction sector because they push the industry towards sustainable development. Why is this so important? Energy...
