http://blogs.uww.edu/2081speech204group3 Ever wonder what's new in sustainable design and green building? At the Environmental Design Research Association we do too, which is why we create this blog to bring you the last developments in the field. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:15:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Don't forget to listen to edra's weekly podcast. Links are listed on the right side of the page. http://blogs.uww.edu/2081speech204group3/2008/04/13/check-out-our-podcasts/ ... but don't know how to incorporate green building practices into your project? The U.S. Green Building Council and the American Society of Interior Designers' Foundation have teamed up to develop Regreen, best practice standards for remodeling your home using sustainable design. Right in your own back yard.... Many cities around ... http://blogs.uww.edu/2081speech204group3/2008/04/11/looking-to-remodel-this-summer/ Through the integration and management of lighting in both commercial and residential buildings, the occupant's health, comfort and productivity as well as their perception of space could be improved. The insertion of new windows or expanding on existing ones as well as skylights seem to be the trend in ... http://blogs.uww.edu/2081speech204group3/2008/04/03/daylight-stategies-lead-to-savings/  March 19, 2008 - Wal-Mart unveiled a new store prototype Tuesday that will use nearly half as much energy as a conventional Supercenter. The world's largest retailer's HE.5 prototype is the first to be designed around the store's location and climate. It will use 45 percent less energy compared to earlier ... http://blogs.uww.edu/2081speech204group3/2008/03/19/wal-marts-latest-green-store-slashes-energy-use/ The EDRA Veracruz Chapter will host the 39th Annual Meeting of the Environmental Design Research Association at the Universidad Veracruzana in Boca del Rio, Veracruz, México, May 28 – June 1, 2008 The conference theme will be Linking Differences—Defining Actions. The theme revolves around the fact we all have contrasts, but ... http://blogs.uww.edu/2081speech204group3/2008/03/14/edra-39/ According to a joint Canada-US-Mexico report, "Green Building in North America: Opportunities and Challenges," changes in building design and construction could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent in North America. Politicians and businessman commonly focus solely on the transportation, oil, and gas industries, while ignoring problems in the building ... http://blogs.uww.edu/2081speech204group3/2008/03/14/green-design-could-slash-co2-emissions/ Welcome to EDRA's blog! Who are we? The Environmental Design Research Association advances and disseminates behavior and design research toward improving understanding of the relationships between people and their environments. Check back often for the latest ideas and innovations. http://blogs.uww.edu/2081speech204group3/2008/03/13/welcome/