Installing new light fittings in your home can make a big difference to the look of a room, but remember that choosing the right light fittings to suit your room takes careful consideration. It is important to have a qualified electrician to install them for you. Anything to do with your electrical services should be handled by someone who is a professional. Choose light fittings that are the right…

Sustainable Industries Magazine recently introduced its winners of the sixth annual Top 10 Green Building Products award. The winners were chosen by an expert panel of judges from more than 100 entries based upon design aesthetic, environmental performance, innovativeness, scalability/market impact, as well as value and compatibility using the…

About a year ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a challenge to U.S. manufacturing companies to make their facilities energy efficient by 10 percent or more within a five year time span. Since then, 240 manufacturers have begun to make changes to comply with the Energy Star Challenge for Industry and 34 sites have already improved their…

NYC’s City Council recently voted on three package bills that place much needed focus on the city’s environmental impact. Introduced by NYC Green Codes Task Force, a council of environmental experts, the proposals aim to update not only building codes for more energy efficient roofs, but also laws regulating zoning, health, consumer affairs and environmental protection. “The idea of greening the Building Code is something the council has been very supportive of,” said Christine Quinn, the City Council speaker. She added that the new regulations will…

Chicago’s iconic Willis Tower (formally the Sears Tower) is set to become a massive solar electric plant with the installation of a pilot solar electric glass project. The high-profile project on the south side of the 56th floor will replace the windows with a new type of photovoltaic glass developed by Pythagoras Solar which preserves daylighting and views while reducing heat gain and producing the same energy as a conventional solar panel. The project could grow to 2 MW in size — which is comparable to a 10 acre…