Aug 25, 2006
Purpose
The Canada Center for Mineral and Energy Technology (CANMET) Advanced Houses Program shows how to reduce waste by using recycled-content building materials and by practicing resource-efficient construction and demolition methods. This study can inform the California building industry about ways to reduce waste generation in building and construction practices.
Background
In 1992, CANMET, the main governmental research and technology development arm of Energy, Mines and Resources Canada, in partnership with ...
Aug 25, 2006
Project Description
The Arizona Public Service (APS) is a utility concerned about future levels of energy consumption, water use, and waste in its service area. The Environmental Showcase Home (ESH) was born from this concern and completed in February 1995. The 2,640 square-foot home features four bedrooms, three baths, a triple garage with electric vehicle charging station, a swimming pool, and four outdoor living areas. Its ...
Jul 18, 2006
Impact of Heat Island Reduction Activities
Full Report (PDF, 27 pp., 349 KB)
Reference
Kalkstein, Laurence S., Sheridan, Scott C. The Impact of Heat Island Reduction Activities on Health-Debilitating Oppressive Air Masses ...
