Green Buildings

Ekotrope launches HomeSEED energy modeling and design tool for architects and builders

Ekotrope, an energy modeling company focused on the construction industry, launched its HomeSEED solution for architects and builders. The f...

Sunlight Solar Energy completes solar install at Shawme Heights II Apartments

Sunlight Solar Energy Inc. completed installation of a 13.44 kW solar electric system on the Shawme Heights II apartment complex. Funded by ...

EBC-NE to co-host Construction and Demo Materials Recycling Summit - January 20

On January 20, the Environmental Business Council of New England will co-host with the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP...

CTA Construction honored with Green Building Award by Mass. Associated Builders and Contractors for 27,000 s/f UMass. police station

Constructing the new station for University of Massachusetts police using environmentally friendly techniques and meeting energy-efficiency ...

Rochester, NH's Cocheco Well facility earns LEED certification

The city's recently constructed Cocheco Well facility is the first water treatment facility in New England to be LEED certified. Leadership ...

Suffolk University's Modern Theatre residence hall receives LEED Silver

Suffolk University's Modern Theatre residence hall project has earned a LEED Silver Rating in acknowledgment of its sustainable design, cons...

International Green Construction Code complete

Last month marked the final step in the long development process of the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC). For the design an...

Maine Wind Industry Intiative delegation tours DSTN-DSME Wind Tower Manufacturing plant in Nova Scotia

TRENTON, NOVA SCOTIA A delegation of Maine businesses and organizations recently toured the new DSTN-DSME Wind Tower Manufacturing plant. Or...

Kanzer joins AllEarth Renewables as sales and marketing director

AllEarth Renewables has hired Bill Kanzer, a 20 year veteran of the solar industry, to direct its sales and marketing and join its managemen...

North Branch Construction's headquarters building earns second U.S. EPA Energy Star

North Branch Construction's. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Silver-level certified corporate headquarters at 76 Old Turnpike Rd. h...