How much hot water does a typical office need (per square foot) and how much for a retail space?

For a class project on a hypothetical building development, I’m trying to figure out how much hot water an office would need (per square foot) and how much hot water a retail space would need (per square foot). Then I… Continue Reading

Science /// Ecology project HELP!?

What is sustainable development? What is a Carbon Footprint? What are the trade offs of using solar panels versus green roofs? Which is more appropriate for a prairie climate flat roof or pitched roof? What green products can be used… Continue Reading

'duly adopted pursuant thereto'!!!?

Can someone tell me how to decipher this legaleeze b.s.? : "Except to the extent provided in the condominium instruments, declaration, or rules and regulations duly adopted pursuant thereto, no community association shall enact any provisions restricting solar power or… Continue Reading

Has anyone heard any uses for new energy like spray on solar cells?

We all need to start applying these breakthrough energy technologies, they are amazing. Like the nano solar cells that can capture the infrared spectrum of the sun’s energy even on a cloudy day, and you can put them on anything… Continue Reading

Is the moratorium to build solar plants on public lands a fossil fuel conspiracy?

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/27/us/27solar.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1214674572-5BL/1HF4Zu6seCPy7zv4CQ "The Bureau of Land Management says an extensive environmental study is needed to determine how large solar plants might affect millions of acres it oversees in six Western states — Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah…..fledgling solar… Continue Reading