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 Fifty Percent Increase in Green Building Programs Since 2007In the wake of an extended global economic slump, local communities are pushing ahead and expanding their green building programs.More than one in five U.S. cities with populations greater than 50,000 surveyed by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) report having a policy to promote green buildings, accounting for more than 53 million people. The AIA initially conducted this survey in 2007 for a Local Leaders in Sustainability report that has just been updated. The new report, Green Building Policy in a Changing Economic Environment, is an inventory of policies and best practices intended to help policymakers advance a more sustainable legislative agenda for growth and development. The report also contains detailed case studies of the green building programs in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Nashville, and Grand Rapids, Mich. "It is encouraging that cities are recognizing the economic benefits of energy-efficient buildings, and equally encouraging that the number of programs across the country are increasing despite such difficult economic conditions," said AIA Executive Vice President / CEO, Christine McEntee. "Our ultimate goal is to achieve carbon neutrality in buildings by 2030 and that all design projects will be sustainable as a matter of course." more www.aia... (6) design directory AIA > Architecture Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
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 Green Building Creates Green Jobs for a Green EconomyDespite a challenging economic outlook, green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy - including $396 billion in wages - over the next four years (2009-2013), according to a new study from the U.S. Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton.The study also determined that green construction spending currently supports more than 2 million American jobs and generates more than $100 billion in gross domestic product and wages. The economic impact of the total green construction market from 2000 to 2008, the study found, contributed $178 billion to U.S. gross domestic product; created or saved 2.4 million direct, indirect and induced jobs; and generated $123 billion in wages. The study also assessed the U.S. Green Building Council's 19,000-plus member organizations and found that they generate $2.6 trillion in annual revenue, employ approximately 14 million people, come from 29 industry sectors and include 46 Fortune 100 companies. The study was released at the USGBC's annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the industry's largest gathering of representatives from all sectors of the green building movement. more www.usg... (7) design directory U.S. Green Building Council > Sustainable Design Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
 Keeping Each Other SweetBritish Institute of Interior Design President, Iris Dunbar welcomed both members and guests to an exuberant event at the newly opened Hotel Missoni in Edinburgh at the end of October.Membership Director, Janet Jones kicked off the day by speaking about the future impact of the BIDA's transformation to the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) and the importance of belonging to the leading professional body representing the interior design industry. In a seminar entitled "Keeping each other Sweet" Corporate Director, Neil Stevenson spoke about the interface between Corporate members and practicing Interior Designers. He stressed that in light of the current recession there is a need for suppliers and interior designers to work in tandem. The day concluded with "Time is Money" - a Professional Practice Seminar which examined recognition and remuneration within interior design. The seminar was chaired by Kate Ainslie Williams, a BIID Member and former president, UK Chapter IIDA, along with a panel of interior designers including Mary Leslie and Ian Smith. It provided a lively opportunity for members to debate the challenges they face in creating fee structures which genuinely reflect their true worth as professional designers. design directory British Interior Design Association > Interior Design Organizations added by Levent OZLER |
 Dangerous by Design: Nearly 5,000 Americans a Year Killed Crossing StreetsAbout 5,000 Americans a year are hit and killed by cars while crossing or walking along a street, according to a new report by US association Transportation for America."Every year, nearly 5,000 Americans die preventable deaths on roads that fail to provide safe conditions for pedestrians," the group said in a report entitled "Dangerous by Design." "This is the equivalent of a jumbo jet going down roughly every month, yet it receives nothing like the kind of attention that would surely follow such a disaster," the report said. Transportation for America, which bills itself as a coalition of housing, business, environmental and other organizations, is seeking legislation that would encourage local communities to improve their pedestrian infrastructure. more www.goo... (12) added by Levent OZLER |
 24th Annual Exhibit Design AwardsThe early bird deadline for the 24th Annual Exhibit Design Awards - Nov. 20, 2009 - is fast approaching.Exhibitor Magazine's Exhibit Design Awards honor the world's best trade show exhibit designs. The most coveted design award in the industry, the competition draws domestic and international entrants from countries such as Turkey, Switzerland, Israel, Australia, and the Netherlands. competition deadline Dec 11, 2009 more design competitions more info www.exh... (26) design directory Exhibit Design Awards > Exhibition Design Awards added by Levent OZLER |
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