LEED Building Breaks Ground Tomorrow
Transit Miami’s got the story of the first LEED building of Miami – scheduled to break ground tomorrow. He’s not quite pleased, though. Too much parking…there’s a new complaint! I see his point, though. What do you...
Read MoreGreen Building for Design District
I heard about this recently at the FIU Green Building Conference. A green tower for Miami. See in the circles at the top? Wind...
Read MoreYoung Talent Redefines Design
Several local organizations have teamed up to sponsor a green building contest, and it all culminates on Wednesday with a lecture from Metropolis Mag’s Susan Szenasy along with the announcement of the competition winner. If you go to the event, you can check out all of the contest entries on display. Here’s some info what the students were asked to create: This student design...
Read MoreWhat’s Green in Miami Today?
How green is Miami? I would argue that it is greener than yesterday and greening more everyday. I haven’t even been able to post regular content lately, as I have been promoting green events left and right. I can guarantee that the desire to be green is alive and well in this southern city. Is action following? I believe if it is not already, it soon will. Rick gave me a tip of the...
Read MoreGreen Building Conference
Wow, anyone else out there starting to feel like they live in a city that really cares about the environment? The amount of green events in Miami lately has been overwhelming. Today, I have even more information about another upcoming green event. FIU, Biscayne Bay Campus, is holding a Green Building Conference on Friday, November 3. Called, Green Buildings & Sustainable Construction: A Road...
Read MoreFlorida Solar Cracker House
A reader recently contacted greenerMIAMI, with a link to a green home they built near Interlachen, Florida (map). The home, which they call the Florida Solar Cracker House, is not connected to the utility grid or public sewer. Their website, which chronicles how they accomplished building this green home, is quite complete and includes various photos. From solar power to rainwater collection and...
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