Browsing by Subject "green building"
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A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Rainwater Harvesting
(2008-04-24)Rainwater harvesting has provided a water source for communities around the world dating back to circa 1500 B.C. This ancient technology continues to serve populations today, mainly in poor, rural or dry regions of the ... -
EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT DELIVERY PROCESS FOR DUKE GREEN BUILDINGS
(2009-04-24)Since 2003, Duke’s sustainable buildings policy has required that all new and retrofit buildings be LEED certified at a minimum, while “every reasonable effort will be made to achieve silver or higher ratings.” As Duke University ... -
Green Building at Duke University: Potential Energy Savings and GHG Benefits Achieved by Renovating Existing Residence Halls
(2008-04-24)In the U.S., buildings currently account for 65% of total electricity consumption, 36% of total primary energy use, 12% of potable water consumption and 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions. The growing field of green ... -
Increasing Homeowner Demand for Energy Efficiency Retrofits: Recommendations for the North Carolina Building Performance Association
(2017-04-26)With rising concern aimed at energy consumption and its environmental impacts, efforts are being made to conserve energy across the United States. Nearly half of all domestic energy use is dedicated to homes and buildings. ... -
NYC Co-op and Condominium Board Guide to Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Buildings
(2012-04-27)Abstract NYC CO-OP AND CONDOMINIUM GUIDE TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES by Aimee Jia, Thomas Opp, David Smedick, Allison Smykal, Jason Symonds May 2012 The purpose of this project is to help Better Buildings New York ... -
Sustainable Materials and Technologies in the Built Environment: Duke Athletics as a Case Study
(2014-04-22)In 2011, Duke University began a major fundraising campaign, with a significant portion of the money being allocated to several construction projects across campus, of which are either currently under construction or within ...
