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GPGB Train the Trainer Session

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:00:00 GMT

GPGB Train the Trainer Session
Start Date: 11-Jul-10 2:00 PM
End Time: 11-Jul-10 5:00 PM
Location: OFA Short Course, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Event Details:

This Train the Trainer seminar will be held at the OFA Short Course 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. Become a Registered Trainer and help the industry grow.

Must be a Green Plants for Green Buildings Supporter with a minimum donation of $250 to participate in this event.

Not yet a supporter? Join here!

OFA Short Course

400 N. High St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

Nature Makes us More Caring Study Shows

M J Gilhooley — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Nature Makes Us More Caring

16-Jan-10 1:00 AM

CalScape 2009/ TPIE 2010: Interior Landscapers Stand Behind Their Message!

M J Gilhooley — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Industry on Fire! CalScape 2009 and TPIE 2010

Prizes, Presentations and Solid Plans at CalScape Positioned GPGB Into Playoffs! Let's Take the Super Bowl at TPIE

--A Successful TPIE could be "the" final run for securing required LEED Credits, First-Class National 'Project Carbon' Marketing Campaign and Increasingly Impressive Research, Resources, Presentations, and Profit Margins! Huddle NOW. Let's Make it Happen.

Thanks to many of you, CalScape was a huge success for GPGB. The Friday afternoon reception, sponsored by Plants in Design featuring a 'Project Carbon' update from Dr. Pennisi, was well attended and everyone was going for the prizes (a raffle among those who signed up actually on site). The holiday gift package donated by the Senneff's of Plant Interscapes went to Paul Levy from Rolling Greens, who joined our effort with a $2,400/year level commitment.

Kathy Fediw of Johnson Fediw Associates graciously donated her Green Certification prize for which there was good interest in, drawing many new supporter sign-up's hoping to win!

The Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition, January 14-16 will again be the home of our "famed" Lobby1 booth (again, generously provided by FNGLA) directly to the right as you enter the main convention doors. The booth will have an edited PowerPoint on display that you definitely want to check out, samples of literature, a poster recognizing all the Supporter Companies and levels of support that keep this GPGB train running on it's rails and at warp speed. Plenty of attractive and active men and women (likely sporting program T-shirts) to address your questions.

PLEASE don't miss these very important TPIE events:

GPGB will be offering the 'Train the Trainer' session, open to all GPGB supporters at the $250 level or higher. This priceless opportunity positioning your company to impress key prospects in your area is being offered by our LEED AP and Excellent Program Trainer, Kathy Fediw, CLT, CLP, on FRIDAY, JANUARY 15th, 1:30- 4:30 p.m. in training Room 304! EZ Sign Up Online!

Dr. Pennisi who has been busy measuring the carbon assimilation rates from interior plants, is a key presenter at TPIE this year, sharing her most recent findings and progress on 'Project Carbon', an NFF/GPGB joint effort. Once you hear her, we hope you will want to help us spread the word on how critical it is that we raise the funds necessary to launch a national, professional and credible marketing campaign once those results are solid. Until then, get the latest at the show! See you at Lobby1!

1-Jan-10 9:00 AM

A New Rich Resource for Interior Landscapers and Building Professionals

M J Gilhooley — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

A cleaner, clearer and more current GPGB web site has launched! While in it's infant stages, we will be able to update easily and quickly via our new content manager system. Your input and materials (photos, case studies, editorials, etc.) are encouraged. Please send such materials to mj@greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org. Please indicate with signature that you release all rights of use to GPGB when submitting....we would love to include what you have to share!

Tracking hundreds of USGBC green build professional visitors per month, we wanted to build a resource they would not only bookmark but, like our current featured LEED Credit Project, actually reference it on the LEED Certification Applications.

As the former 'find a provider" page reports indicated heavy traffic, we wanted to make it easier than ever for those seeking professionals in their region with a regional linked map and a smoother index listings. The new site is a rich, deep portal with designated paths specifically for building professionals, interior landscape professionals and consumers interested in incorporating the innovative use of plants in ways that are consistent with LEED principles. Learn More

It offers a variety of ways interior plants can produce the same desired environmental effects as many 'green' engineered products at considerably lower cost. A key site feature is the LEED Credit Portfolio, featuring rotating profiles of certified building projects that have successfully earned credits toward LEED certification based on the inclusion of indoor plants in the design. Also a LEED Showcase has been added which provides shots of LEED certified projects which, while they did not earn credits for plants, they did thoughtfully include them into their projects. A ‘Gallery of Greenery’ has been started and will feature both award winning projects as well as striking installations from every commercial sector and homes. Please feel free to submit any shots you think would speak to the excellence of this artform.

There's also an overview of the most recent literature on scientific benefits of indoor plants, including their role in reducing carbon dioxide in the environment. A wide variety of published articles are posted as well as an index of green initiatives undertaken by interior plant professionals. We have included a region-by-region 'Provider Locator' to make it easier to find our supporters where ever they are--including Canada and England. Key links to other trade organizations, research and noteworthy case projects are The site is also meant to spark interest in interior plants by featuring updated videos on the wellness properties of interior plants and a gallery of award-winning interior plantscapes.

Ask about advertising opportunities as they are limited!

1-Jan-10 7:00 AM

Interiorscape Project Paves Way, Securing LEED Credits

M J Gilhooley — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Interior Landscape Project Secures LEED Credits

LEED awards credits for the inclusion interior plantscapes via the Innovation in Upgrades, Operations & Maintenance (IUOM) Credit 1.2

Biophilic Connection.

Since 2002 Green Plants for Green Buildings (formerly known as Plants at Work), has continuously engaged the USGBC through numerous channels to share awareness of the environmental and human-centered benefits of indoor plants. A few of those efforts have included:

· Detailed submissions during open public comment periods

· Submissions and approvals to present the facts to the Greenbuild attendees in 2005

· Submission and a USGBC approval to offer the GPGB Continuing Education Message as CEU's available to all green builders and required by LEED AP's.

· Formation of a formal LEED Advocacy Board Position and Committee lead by LEED AP, Joseph Zazzera

· An organized call for industry members to offer online petitions for LEED credit suggestions.

· Extensive networking and exhibiting at the 2009 Greenbuild Expo

In turn, the USGBC's green building certification program, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) has demonstrated a growing understanding and appreciation of the human health and well being quotient in the credit arena.

Today, while consultations and conversations are ablaze around the topic of augmenting certification criteria to include credits for the inclusion of interior plants, innovative and inspired project managers have moved along. Project coordinator, Linda Thomas for E &E (The Ecology and Environment) Headquarters building in Lancaster, NY submitted and was awarded the first known case in which LEED credits have been awarded specifically for interior plants.

The project submission positioned the interior plant designs in the Innovation in Operation and Maintenance credit category under LEED for Existing Buildings 2.0. More specifically, the credit was awarded for the Biophilic connection.

E & E’s Headquarter Building provides a connection to the natural world through the use of indoor plantings, the use of natural and local materials, proximity to animals, and other biophilic design attributes.

Presenting this news to the interior plant and professional building industries is particularly rewarding for GPGB. Not only did the project coordinator glean elements of her research from the Green Plants for Green Buildings website, she even quoted the group (under it's former name) in the body of the submittal!

1-Jan-10 7:00 AM

Green Plants for Green Buildings Newsletter 22-Dec-09-Edition 1

M J Gilhooley — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

BREAKING NEWS from Green Plants for Green Buildings

GPGB LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE! Features Ongoing LEED Certified Projects Which Have Earned Credits For Interior Plant Installations! Below is a quick overview of the initial project profile.

Learn More About LEED Project

General Press Release--GPGB's New Web Site

Visit the New Web Site!

LEED--Credits for Interior Plants Project at a Glance:

Ecology and Environment Headquarters building in Lancaster NY

LEED Credit Awarded for Plants:

Innovation In Operation and Maintenance credit under LEED for existing buildings 2.0. The specific credit is for the Biophilic connection and the narrative below features a plant list, environmental benefits and references to research found elsewhere on this website (see Articles and Research sections).

Click the links on the dedicated web page to review the details about this amazing project including the project narrative as submitted by project coordinator, Linda Thomas for E &E, the LEED Scorecard and a photo selection.

Note: Presenting this project is particularly rewarding for GPGB. Not only did the project coordinator glean elements of her research from the Green Plants for Green Buildings website, she even quoted the group (under it's former name) in the body of the submittal.

More GPGB News

If you were there you know that GPGB was a huge hit at CalScape this year. With a well attended reception featuring a live update on 'Project Carbon' from Dr. Bodie V. Pennisi, Associate Professor, University of Georgia, Department of Horticulture. Look for her presentation at TPIE for even more findings. GPGB will also be on hand to offer ways to make the message increase your business...

Mike Lewis, current GPGB President spearheaded a hugely successful presence throughout the CalScape event with a booth displaying one of the sharp new PowerPoint's, T-shirts that went fast, fundraising contest that featured prizes from generous donors including a beachfront condo stay, Kathy Fediw's successful training offerings, a 'Holiday Package' from Plant Interscapes' Mike Senneff and much more. The effort reflected a compelling renewed interest in all the many productive projects underway with GPGB and many became first time supporters, renewed support and increased current support levels. Thanks to all who made GPGB's CalScape activities a sweeping success!

Please visit the new site. Below are a few sample articles and helpful news items found on the site.

Articles

Articles for 23-Oct-09 to 22-Dec-09

Plants add Year-Round Style, Cheer to Decor

From harvest festivals to tailgate football parties, the colorful fall season is in full swing. Crisp air and cooler nights signal the holidays are right around the corner! If you're looking for ways to add a festive and unique touch to your home, think live plants. Rather than rummaging through basements and attics for holiday decorations or buying yet another centerpiece, plants add long-lasting year-round style and cheer to any home. Live plants are a perfect way to add instant... [More Info]

Green Space: Plants, at Work Cleaning Our Air

I should be a lot nicer to the plant struggling along on my dining-room windowsill. The poor, wilted thing could be improving the air quality in my home. Research in this area is, if you will, blossoming. Last month, Pennsylvania State University researchers published a study suggesting houseplants can cleanse indoor air of ozone. They focused on three that are low-cost and low-maintenance - snake plant, spider plant, and a pothos like mine. Researchers upped the ozone levels in airtight... [More Info]

Better Homes and Gardens-Potted Plant Benefits-Big Splash for Little Cash

plants in a pot Mobility. What gardener hasn't wished that a plant grew somewhere else? Plants in pots are easy to move around. Light up a dark corner with pots of white, pink, or yellow flowering shade lovers such as impatiensand Helichrysum. Some plants with a shortblooming period, such as lilies or foxglove, look magnificent in containers and grow well in those temporary quarters. Transplant them to the garden when they're finished blooming. Of course, if you are about to move... [More Info]

New Research Demonstrates Why Lean Is Mean (in the Office)

New Research Demonstrates Why Lean Is Mean (in the Office) The research, developed in partnership with the University of Exeter, suggests that the prevailing preference for 'lean space,' which is typified by a uniform approach to design, generally leads to a heightened sense of alienation among employees, discomfort in the workplace and symptoms of sick building syndrome.

Plants add some life to drab office cubicles How does your cubicle

Plants add some life to drab office cubicles How does your cubicle By Virginia A. Smith The Philadelphia Inquirer We spend what, eight, 10 hours a day in our grim-gray cubicles at work? They're all alike, with their faded fabric dividers affording no privacy and dirt-brown carpets darkened with hints of soup and soda. But here's a practical road to workplace relief: the cubby garden. You look around and see a garden flowering. It lifts your spirits, said Marilyn E. Reynolds, an... [More Info]

GREEN IS GOOD FOR PRODUCTIVITY

NZ Business, Aug 2009 Ambius, the new name for Initial Tropical Plants, comes with a fresh 'greener on the inside' motto highlighting plants as a necessity for indoor environments.The new name is part of a programme demonstrating the proven health benefits of plants in office workplaces, says Ambius New Zealand spokesman. Grant McEwen. Recognition of the role of indoor plants is growing with the New Zealand Green Building Council awarding up to two points towards green star ratings for indoor... [More Info]

Toyota develops its own flower for cleaner air at Prius plant

Toyota develops its own flower for cleaner air at Prius plant

The Effect of Plants and Artificial Daylight on the Well-Being and Health of Office Workers, School Children, and Health Care Personnel

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Successful Maintenance on Green Walls

For many of us the summer is almost gone except for the occasional spike in temperature - the last long rays of sun and the ever changing colors of explosive reds, oranges and yellow leaves are upon us. For others the change of season is a minimally noticed drop in temperature and a little less sunshine; for others it’s the rainy season. No matter where you live, some type of change is inevitable. As our green walls change how do we maintain them and ensure their success? As you may know,... [More Info]

How Does Your Garden Grow? Vertical!

The early Spring is normally our busy show season and between the Go Green Expo NYC and GRSC in Baltimore, it is great to be back home. Beside the busy spring show season it is also time to garden! Personally, my gardens have become my time to relax, and even better an opportunity to involve my family. The kids help plant and my wife makes jam and pickles from what we harvest. Since 3,000 BC families produced crops for their own consumption and some marginal barter. In 1840, 69% of... [More Info]

Plants add Year-Round Style, Cheer to Decor

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

From harvest festivals to tailgate football parties, the colorful fall season is in full swing. Crisp air and cooler nights signal the holidays are right around the corner!

If you're looking for ways to add a festive and unique touch to your home, think live plants. Rather than rummaging through basements and attics for holiday decorations or buying yet another centerpiece, plants add long-lasting year-round style and cheer to any home.

"Live plants are a perfect way to add instant holiday style to any home and they're affordable and eco-friendly," says Justin W. Hancock, editor of Better Homes & Gardens online (BHG.com).These "green heroes" also provide oxygen and clean the indoor air as they provide holiday warmth and year-round pleasure!

Here are some tips from the plant pros at Costa Farms to add live plants for holiday charm:

Enhance your home's proportions and style: Whether you live in a traditional stately home or small apartment, live plants add dimension and texture to any space. Long-lasting, indoor plants like the affordable Norfolk Island pine, fit any lifestyle and décor.

"Decorating with live plants like the Norfolk Island pine is a home trend, "says Hancock. "Miniature evergreens work in a container on the mantel, as a centerpiece in the middle of the table or decorated in the kid's room for fun."

Small enough for a tabletop display or large enough to be a dramatic focal point of any room, they tuck nicely into tight spaces in apartments, dorm rooms, patios or cozy corners. From 14 to 44 inches tall, the Norfolk Island Pines come fully decorated, or ready for your creative touch with mini lights and homemade ornaments.

Instantly change the atmosphere of any room: Think of the impact you want to make in your living room, family, or dining room. Color and the shape of the plants, arranged in simple containers or elaborate planters, can grab attention as a focal point, or be an understated accent for larger pieces.

"Mini moth orchids are a great choice for people looking for a dramatic centerpiece for their dining room table," says Hancock." Their exotic shape and stunning colors enhance any size room."

Mini-orchids are readily available, require easy-care, are affordable, and provide months of blooms with little to no effort.

These beauties come in a wide range of colors in both 3-inch and 6-inch pots. Use as a stand-alone or group them under a seasonal table runner for a striking centerpiece. Add a sprig of greens and voila´- you have instant high impact with a low price tag.

Select plant-friendly locations: Ever pass by a display of holiday plants and linger over the Christmas cactus? This tropical plant has flattened leaflike structures with tips of ruffled flowers that range in color from reds and fuchsia, oranges and creams.

"Christmas cactus is a houseplant that looks great during the holidays and will provide years of pleasure," adds Hancock. "Give it attention and the right location and you can enjoy blooms several times throughout the year."

Group them in a decorative container and add sprigs of greenery for an instant ornamental display. Place them on your kitchen countertops or windowsills for a cheery touch throughout the holidays and year-round.

Use color for greater design impact: Do you have a space you want to accentuate, or fill a hollow area that is bare and boring? Poinsettias can add a punch of vivid red, white and pink living color for your holidays.

They love bright locations and can liven up any room or space that needs a joyful color accent. And they make a perfect gift!

Poinsettias, like gingerbread houses, symbolize the holiday season," says Hancock. "Their bright colors and graceful beauty captures the essence of the holidays."

This seasonal must-have likes humidity but don't over-water. Display them in mono-color groupings for a bold statement or mix them up like living art.

With these simple tips you can enjoy the fall knowing it's easy to spruce up your home with festive live plants and share the holiday spirit with friends and family.The Norfolk Island pine is small enough for a tabletop display or tucks nicely into tight spaces.

22-Nov-09 10:00 PM

Green Space: Plants, at Work Cleaning Our Air

Sandy Bauers — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I should be a lot nicer to the plant struggling along on my dining-room windowsill.

The poor, wilted thing could be improving the air quality in my home.

Research in this area is, if you will, blossoming.

Last month, Pennsylvania State University researchers published a study suggesting houseplants can cleanse indoor air of ozone.

They focused on three that are low-cost and low-maintenance - snake plant, spider plant, and a pothos like mine.

Researchers upped the ozone levels in airtight chambers to 200 parts per billion - roughly equivalent to a really bad day in a really urban area. In the control chamber with no plants, the ozone concentration took 74.8 minutes to sink to five parts per billion. The ones with plants took between 46.3 and 50.3 minutes.

A month before that, University of Georgia researchers published their study of 28 common plants. They concluded that five in particular - red ivy, English ivy, purple heart, asparagus fern, and wax plant - had "superior" ability to filter out volatile organic chemicals, including benzene, toluene, and octane.

In February, Korean researchers found that weeping fig and Fatsia japonica, an evergreen, can reduce levels of formaldehyde from smoking, gas stoves, and other sources.

This is good, because indoor air isn't all we might like it to be. The concentration of pollutants indoors often exceeds that of the outdoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. All our vehicles and factories and coal plants notwithstanding.

It's of particular concern, the agency notes, because studies show that people in industrialized nations (like the United States) spend upward of 90 percent of their time indoors.

That ghastly statistic aside - doesn't anyone go for walks anymore? - airborne contaminants can come from a plethora of sources.

They can come from stoves, heaters, furnaces, fireplaces, pesticides, cleaners, office equipment, building materials, paint, carpeting . . . and even your pet cat or dog, which has dander.

Not surprisingly, most exacerbate or cause lung problems and worse.

Some of the seminal work in the area of indoor plants and air pollution was begun after the 1969 moon landing.

Officials began to contemplate creating a permanent facility on the moon. And Bill Wolverton, then a NASA scientist at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, started studying plants in a sealed environment, as so many of our houses have become.

Many of his studies were published in the 1980s. In 1997, he published How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants That Purify Your Home or Office. It's still available.

Penn State's Dennis Decoteau, a professor of horticulture and plant ecosystem health and one of the ozone paper's authors, says plant leaves have tiny pores, called stomata, through which they more or less inhale and exhale.

Researchers think that when a plant takes in harmful molecules - ozone, VOCs, and the like - substances in the plant attack and neutralize them. You wouldn't say a plant has an immune system, but that's the gist.

There is, as usual, some dispute. Neither the EPA nor the American Lung Association is getting on the plantwagon. Both maintain that the lab results have not been replicated in the real world.

Officials caution that damp soils around plants can breed other lung-irritating nasties, like molds. (My pothos should be so lucky.)

Instead of plants, the ALA promotes things like adequate ventilation when cooking, storing pollution sources like pesticides outside, and keeping the humidity low so you don't get dust mites.

Above all, don't smoke.

Janice E. Nolen, the ALA's assistant vice president for policy and advocacy, says houseplants are, of course, "lovely. I have them in my home. But I wouldn't look for them to be a solution to indoor air pollution."

Nonetheless, Decoteau and others think there's promise aplenty. "We're just starting the conversation," he said.

Wolverton is more adamant. He says the scientific evidence is "overwhelming."

Plants even have been shown to produce negative ions that destroy microbes and give people a euphoric feeling, he says.

He and a partner, Kozaburo Takenaka, have another book, Plants: How They Contribute to Human Health and Well-Being, due this fall.

Meanwhile, Wolverton, who is 76, keeps on growing. His house, he says, "is full of plants. It's been full of plants for 30 years."

22-Nov-09 10:00 PM

Better Homes and Gardens-Potted Plant Benefits-Big Splash for Little Cash

admin gpgb — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT

plants in a pot

Mobility. What gardener hasn't wished that a plant grew somewhere else? Plants in pots are easy to move around. Light up a dark corner with pots of white, pink, or yellow flowering shade lovers such as impatiensand Helichrysum. Some plants with a shortblooming period, such as lilies or foxglove, look magnificent in containers and grow well in those temporary quarters. Transplant them to the garden when they're finished blooming. Of course, if you are about to move your household, containers allow you to take the garden with you.
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22-Nov-09 9:00 PM

New Research Demonstrates Why Lean Is Mean (in the Office)

M J Gilhooley — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

New Research Demonstrates Why Lean Is Mean (in the Office)

The research, developed in partnership with the University of Exeter, suggests that the prevailing preference for 'lean space,' which is typified by a uniform approach to design, generally leads to a heightened sense of alienation among employees, discomfort in the workplace and symptoms of sick building syndrome.

22-Nov-09 7:00 PM

Plants add some life to drab office cubicles How does your cubicle

M J Gilhooley — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Plants add some life to drab office cubicles How does your cubicle

By Virginia A. Smith

The Philadelphia Inquirer

We spend what, eight, 10 hours a day in our grim-gray cubicles at work? They're all alike, with their faded fabric dividers affording no privacy and dirt-brown carpets darkened with hints of soup and soda.

But here's a practical road to workplace relief: the cubby garden.

"You look around and see a garden flowering. It lifts your spirits," said Marilyn E. Reynolds, an office-plant buff whose cubby at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is filled with green.

She knows, from experience, that office landscaping - "interiorscaping" in industry parlance - can be liberating for the soul and, as a growing body of research suggests, healthier for mind and body.

This leads to something else, sure to warm the boss's heart: Cubby gardening may even boost productivity and lower absenteeism.

Ken O'Brien, vice president/branch manager at the Souderton, Pa., regional office of Initial Tropical Plants, which installs and maintains office plants, said his three decades in the business have taught him a few things about cubicle gardening: Plants soften spaces and bring welcome color and personality to the office, especially when they're placed in decorative containers .

O'Brien likes the pointed foliage of Rex begonia, which comes in rich mixes of burgundy, reds and pinks with swirling, starry leaves. Croton is another eye-catcher, with its crunchy leaves of yellow, pink, red and orange. Aglaonema has shiny, oval leaves in fleshy, riotous shades of green.

Such an inventory illustrates a few things: Office plants are no longer monochromatic. Foliage can be fabulous. And there's a lot more variety out there.

Just like their outdoor cousins, O'Brien said, indoor gardeners "want vibrant now. They want lush. They're paying a lot more attention to what the plants look like."

Reynolds and her Philadelphia co-workers fuss over their cubby gardens, which include the time-tested, spiky mother-in-law's tongue, surely one of the worst-named plants ever but a reliable and curious addition to a desktop.

22-Nov-09 7:00 PM

Interior Plant Industry News and Helpful Features

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GPGB Sponsorship Opportunities

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:24:31 GMT

From the newsletter to a page of the website, every investment made to further the message of Green Plants for Green Buildings is put to hard work. With a very lean marketing budget the program has successfully secured millions of dollars worth of targeted exposure, created a valuable web site traffic flow (referred from premier prospect groups such as USGBC Members, AIA Members, ASID Membership and those studying through BOMA) and the most active and successful Professional Interior Landscape professionals who are always seeking new ways to grow their business. Currently there are a few very rare and valuable opportunities to position you and your company name at the pinnacle of what is happening in the green building sector today. Unfortunately, these are being offered to all those who first come forward and do not have a maximum limit therefore, please know they may no longer be available upon inquiry. 1. $10,000 'Industry Visionary' Sponsorship for LEED Pilot Credit...

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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:24:41 GMT

Website SponsorshipsGreen Plants for Green Buildings has created a variety of online opportunities to reach your audiences. All sponsorship visibility spaces on the website are available at 189 x 144 pixels and will run for a minimum of six months. There are multiple sponsorship options available that vary in height, target audience, and saturation density (how many pages the ad will be running on during the contract period). Listed below is a sample of selections available. Rates are based on six month contract; discounts exist for 1 year and 18 month agreements*. Main Site Navigation Your logo appears on 15 pages $1,500 – Logo tile square 189 x 189 pixels $950 – Logo tile 189 x 144 pixels, one click through URL $950 – Video page sponsor $950 – Articles page sponsor $500 – Sponsored link, 120 characters, one click through URL Building Professionals Pages Your logo appears on 4 pages $1,000 – Logo tile square 189 x 189 pixels $700 – Logo...

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Just In!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:44:08 GMT

Happy Holidays! Green Plants for Green Buildings wishes you and yours an abundant and joyful holiday. While you will be hearing more about all of this, we wanted to shoot you the very latest from the program to provide a quick 'catch up' on the multiple projects underway thanks to your support! BREAKING NEWS from Green Plants for Green Buildings GPGB LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE! Features Ongoing LEED Certified Projects Currently Earning Credits For Interior Plant Installations! Below is a quick overview of our initial featured project profile. Learn More About LEED Project General Press Release--GPGB's New Web Site Visit the New Web Site! LEED--Credits for Interior Plants...

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Light and Plants

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Natural light penetrates the interior of the offices from both the exterior as well as the interior courtyard where plants and trees help to shade and cool.

An Open, Natural, Green Design

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The Terry Thomas building is constructed with recycled steel, aluminum and fly ash and concrete. Every exterior wall is treated differently, according to its micro-climate and sun exposure. The project's plants and trees help to shade and cool.

Shade, Calm, Comfort.

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The project team was dedicated to keep the health and well being of the occupants at the highest priority. Natural, multi-tasking basics such as the use of interior plants as shade, helped eliminate the need for more expensive HVAC equipment and systems.

Plants and People

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In addition to playing a role in the natural thermal comfort system, the interior courtyard is a central gathering place.

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