Archive for October, 2007

USGBC meeting a success!

The U.S. Green Building Council Northern Branch-Arizona Chapter hosted its first all-member meeting last Thursday. Open to the public, the meeting was located at Coconino Community College’s Lone Tree Campus in the Commons area.

Speakers included Coconino Community College President Dr. Leah Bornstein; Carl Ramsey of Architectural and Environmental Associates; Carl Taylor, chairman of the Coconino County Supervisors; Richard Bowen, associate vice president, Northern Arizona University; Amanda Acheson, manager for Coconino County sustainable building program; Nicole Woodman, manager, City of Flagstaff sustainable program; and Christine Newell from Willow Bend.

Solar Showplace

Yavapai Magazine ran an article back in August featuring an energy-efficient demonstration house in the Village of Oak Creek. From solar power to proper insulation to indoor air quality control, the house features state of the art green construction and living.

For more information, check out the article here.

Zero energy, zero carbon

The Arizona Daily Sun recently ran a Go Green article featuring our company President, Carl Ramsey, and his sustainable home in Bellemont. The home will be Arizona’s first LEED™ platinum certified house for environmental sustainability.

To read more about the home and Carl’s interest in green building, view the article.