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Embedded PDFs below provide a look at recent news collected on sustainable design. For news updated on a daily basis, visit Carol's Pinterest collection.

Virginia Participates in Pioneering Planning Partnerships (Biophilic and Resilient Cites) - TidewaterCurrent.com - Ground-breaking planning programs with Virginia ties are being launched. Two have an urban emphasis covering a host of cities spanning the globe, while another's focus is close to home and covers new territory: the ocean. The common thread behind all the initiatives is that through collaboration, creative approaches can be developed and shared so mutual goals can be achieved more efficiently.

DIY Solar Vintner Tour - Virginia - TidewaterCurrent.com

Will the Green Reality of Hemp Tempt Domestic Production? - TidewaterCurrent.com.

Hemp is a nontoxic, renewable and biodegradable material. One of the largest potential growth sectors for the product is the construction industry. Goods including, fire and termite resistant, mold and mildew free panels, shingles, bricks, insulation, and a poured lightweight masonry material called hempcrete are being incorporated into upscale green homes.

Extreme Green Design Edging into the Mainstream - TidewaterCurrent.com.

The Pacific Northwest is not the only green building corridor in the Nation. Within the Mid Atlantic and particularly the Chesapeake Bay region, the green construction movement is exploding. Pictured is a LEED Platinum Virginia Beach home designed by Watershed Architects.

Educational Endeavors Promote Eco Friendly Building - TidewaterCurrent.com.

Government support has certainly helped diffuse sustainable building principles, but credit must also be given to educational programs, particularly those that support environmental stewardship. Around the Bay Watershed, there are a number of non profits and learning institutions that are pioneering new territory in the field of green design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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