Last week I took a tour of the micro-turbines at Astor Wines & Spirits in Greenwich Village, New York. Astor Wines & Spirits generates its own electricity using two natural gas powered Capstone Micro-Turbines to offset the intense energy consumption required for chilling sake and wine, resulting in lower emissions, reduced natural resource depletion and lower energy costs. Read more…
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[ March 24, 2009; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Please join us for a tour of Bird, a boutique clothing store located in Williamsburg currently seeking LEED Silver certification. This space, designed by Ole Sondresen Architect and constructed by WM Dorvillier & Company, Inc., features locally salvaged wood, energy efficient lighting and controls, as well as low-flow water fixtures. The project is on track [...]
[ February 12, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:45 pm. ] Gordon Holness, a long-time proponent of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and one of the nation’s leading mechanical engineers, will speak on the promise and possibilities of this emerging technology. As part of the ASHRAE Distinguished Lecture Program, he will bring us up-to-date on the software and its potential to streamline integrated design processes, from the [...]
Diana Leafe Christian, author and activist, gave an enlightening presentation about ecovillages at the Brecht Forum early this month. She explained what an ecovillage consisted of and described the lifestyle and principals of various ecovillages around the world, including the one in which she currently resides, Earth Haven in North Carolina.