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Passive House

My friend, David Peabody, AIA spoke to my class at Catholic University.He is designing and developing Passive Houses in the Washington, DC area.  This is an economic route to net zero energy envelope dominated buildings!  We should pay attention to this criteria and construction approach.  Please see --http://greenhaus.orgdavid@greenhaus.org  See More
Feb 23
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James L. Binkley left a comment for Carl Trezza
"Thank Carl! Sincerely, Jim"
Nov 23, 2011
James L. Binkley posted a blog post

Great interest in facts on climate change and politics that can kill us.

Please read this!  It shows the great interest in the truth and how self interest can lead to great human suffering.May all of you be well, peaceful and happy today in preparations and in Thanksgiving tomorrow. http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/congress-nixes-national-climate-service/2011/11/18/gIQAxYvIgN_story.htmlSee More
Nov 23, 2011
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James L. Binkley commented on Donald R. Watson's blog post The need and opportunity to engage Resilient Design
"Don,   I completely agree. Let me know how I can continue to support you, Dan Williams and others. Sincerely, Jim James Binkley, FAIA"
Nov 13, 2011
James L. Binkley left a comment for Greg Mella
"Greg, Thanks for joining our community! You have much to contribute! Sincerely, Jim  "
Oct 23, 2011
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Oct 7, 2011
James L. Binkley commented on Peter Steinbrueck's blog post Scott Wolfe AIA - Water Master!when
"Peter, Great to hear from you!   Is Scott at Miller/Hull? Do you have his email address? Regards, Jim"
Oct 7, 2011
James L. Binkley left a comment for Thomas RC Hartman, AIA
"Tom, How are things since the AIA Convention in NOLA? Can you share some of your knowledge and some things about your practice? Sincerely, Jim"
Oct 6, 2011
James L. Binkley left a comment for Mark Rylander
"Mark, It is great to have you an active part of this community! Welcome! Already I am being helped, educated and mentally expanded by your wise posts. Sincerely, Jim  "
Oct 6, 2011
James L. Binkley left a comment for Joyce Lee
"Joyce, Thanks for joining! I am very aware of how busy you are right now doing great things. Sincerely, Jim"
Oct 6, 2011
James L. Binkley left a comment for Bill Reed
"Bill! Thanks for joining this community.  It is so good to see your face in the group. You have a great deal to give us all.  I really look forward to your participation. Sincerely, Jim  "
Oct 6, 2011
James L. Binkley replied to Sustainable Water's discussion Sustainable Water
"Michelle, Thanks for your excellent comment.  I was responsible for major facility criteria and design reviews at the US Postal Service for many years.  On the Philadelphia Processing and Distribution Center (picture attached), we were…"
Oct 5, 2011
James L. Binkley left a comment for Kim Shinn
"Ken, Welcome!  I am a friend of Ken Scalf.  We met at Catholic U when you were there with COTE.  Sincerely, Jim"
Oct 5, 2011
James L. Binkley replied to Zero Carbon's discussion Zero Carbon
"Please see this article from the prestigious University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO.  It was funded by the US National Science Foundation.  Please see the graphics to get a sense of the devistating consequences…"
Oct 4, 2011
James L. Binkley left a comment for Prisca Weems
"Prisca, I am now a member!  Thanks so much for all you are doing.  Sincerely, Jim"
May 8, 2011
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May 8, 2011
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James L. Binkley's Blog

Passive House

My friend, David Peabody, AIA spoke to my class at Catholic University.

He is designing and developing Passive Houses in the Washington, DC area.  This is an economic route to net zero energy envelope dominated buildings!  We should pay attention to this criteria and construction approach.  Please see --

http://greenhaus.org
david@greenhaus.org

  

Posted on February 23, 2012 at 10:26am

Great interest in facts on climate change and politics that can kill us.

Please read this!  It shows the great interest in the truth and how self interest can lead to great human suffering.

May all of you be well, peaceful and happy today in preparations and in Thanksgiving tomorrow.

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Posted on November 23, 2011 at 8:33am

Ten Criteria You See on this Site

Please note the ten criteria on the Overview page.

They were created by a real estate developer, BioRegional!

We are grateful to the Executive Director BioRegional North America, Greg Searle, for giving TrueSustainability permission to use them.  Note that Greg is a member of this community.  Please see http://www.oneplanetcommunities.org/offices/north-america/ for more information. 

I find the ten…

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Posted on October 7, 2011 at 9:16am

"Truly Sustainable" Urban Developments and Redevelopments

Friends,

There are about 190,000 human developments in the National Geographic Atlas of the World. Some of us have networked and researched extensively over the last several years to identify the truly sustainable developments.  We used the 10 One Planet Living Principles listed on the Overview page of this website.

What we learned about sustainable urban developments and/or redevelopments (while preparing for True Sustainability Continuing Education Sessions presented at the…

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Posted on October 6, 2011 at 9:20am

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