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- In the Clouds
June 5, 2011, 02:18
Cloud computing
- Facebook Fan Page
May 10, 2011, 14:04
Mission Statement: Learn . Understand . Advocate studio4llc.com is the website of Studio4 LLC, a site with its primary focus on providing education…
- Neighborhood Design
May 9, 2011, 00:00
Environmental education, content, websites and dialog for the green education and advocacy of neighborhood development.
- Music Gallery
April 14, 2011, 07:54
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- Sitemap
January 11, 2011, 01:56
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- the professionals blog
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Environmental education, content, websites and dialog for the green education and advocacy of professionals.
- the family blog
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Environmental education, content, websites and dialog for the green education and advocacy of the family and consumers.
- projects
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Green building projects
- portfolio pages
January 1, 2011, 01:00
A collection of pages for aggregating specific content
- Art Gallery
January 1, 2011, 01:00
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- blog
January 1, 2011, 01:00
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- LEED Views from Sustainable Professionals
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Perspectives from environmental professionals. LEED versus Green, Green Trend Forecasting, Integrated Design Process, Why Bother with LEED Certification.
- Why Bother with LEED Certification
January 1, 2011, 01:00
LEED certification offers commitment, marketability and legitimacy.
- LEED versus Green
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Comparison of LEED certified projects to green projects.
- Integrated Design Process
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The importance of the integrated design process cannot be understated as an integral and necessary component for implementing a successful sustainable project.
- Green Trend Forecasting
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Rising energy costs, Blue collar jobs to Green collar jobs and third party verification for green projects are important trends in the green movement today.
- Why Bother with LEED Certification
- the children blog
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Environmental education, content, websites and dialog for the green education and advocacy of children.
- site map
January 1, 2011, 01:00
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- Video Gallery
January 1, 2011, 01:00
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- legal
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The technical and legal information you need to know: Disclaimer, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
- Terms of Use
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The following Agreement governs the service and use of www.studio4llc.com ("site"), including without limitation participation in its blogs, forums, personal…
- Disclaimer
January 1, 2011, 01:00
At Studio4 LLC, it is our intent to provide information, data, materials, links to other web sources, ideas, recommendations, opinions and whatever means…
- Privacy Policy
January 1, 2011, 01:00
This is the site of Studio4 LLC. Here is what you can expect in terms of privacy. Third-Party Service Providers We may engage reputable…
- Terms of Use
- of This n’ That blog
January 1, 2011, 01:00
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- e-store
December 22, 2010, 05:38
LEED v4 study guides and exam tests and credit charts for sale. Free LEED study materials, exam tips and Green Lifestyles Collection booklets available for…
- e-store product details
January 1, 2011, 01:00
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- Checkout
December 22, 2010, 05:38
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- Transaction Results
December 22, 2010, 05:38
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- Your Account
December 22, 2010, 05:38
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- e-store product details
- contact
December 3, 2010, 00:22
Studio4 LLC values your participation by visiting our site, and if you have reason to take the time to contact us, we will most certainly take the time to…
- join
December 3, 2010, 00:22
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- Test sub page
January 18, 2011, 23:29
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- Test sub page
- about
December 3, 2010, 00:21
All the information you need to know about studio4llc.com, our Mission Statement, our Studio4 logo and me
- Studio4 Music Gallery
April 17, 2011, 10:23
During the early '90s, when 386 PCs with increased power and graphic capabilities were being developed, Microsoft started incorporating games into their…
- me
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Larry C. Sims General: date of birth 22 January, 1945, Cincinnati, Ohio married, one son and four grandchildren principal, Studio4 LLC…
- Mission Statement
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The mission of Studio4 LLC is to provide environmental education and training to professionals as well as advocating green lifestyles for children and families.
- studio4llc.com
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Sustainable Environmental Stewardship = Learn . Understand . Advocate Unofficially launched on January 01, 2011, studio4llc.com is the website of Studio4…
- Studio4 logo
January 1, 2011, 01:00
There were reasoned criteria established for the creation of the Studio4 logo. First and foremost, what the design was never intended to represent was any…
- Studio4 Music Gallery
Blog Posts
- Category: News & Events (3)
Daily news and event headlines with links to origin
- Teran Residence – the LEED process overview by: Larry Sims
January 5, 2011, 05:00
Another reason this project is not a typical model for illustrating the LEED for Homes process is due to the fact the builder was both a design and build…
- Category: Current News & Events (1)
Curren News & Events posts
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
November 15, 2014, 00:00
Current environmental news and events from around the world
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
- Category: Current News & Events Archives (1)
Archived News & Events posts
- Current News & Events: archives by: Larry Sims
April 13, 2011, 10:55
Fracking Chemicals Found In Drinking Water | IFLSCIENCE USGBC's response to the 4th USA Today article attacking Green Buildings. NASA changing existing…
- Current News & Events: archives by: Larry Sims
- Teran Residence – the LEED process overview by: Larry Sims
- Category: LEED study material e-store (7)
e-store, free downloads and study tips
- Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide and 101 Q&A; Exam Prep updated to Second Edition by: Larry Sims
November 1, 2016, 13:29
Studio4’s LEED v4 Green Associate study materials are used by the Canada Green Building Council, universities, corporations, and study groups around the…
- LEED v4 is Now Official by: Larry Sims
October 30, 2016, 14:41
Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide First Edition, 8 1/2″x11″, 15 chapters, over 300 pages, color images, prepare for the new v4 Green Associate…
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
November 15, 2014, 00:00
Current environmental news and events from around the world
- Free LEED v4 Exam Study & Miscellaneous Resources by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 03:00
An assortment of free study resources and materials for LEED exams. Green Associate exam study tips, charts, blank forms and more.
- Category: e-store products (4)
e-store products
- Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide and 101 Q&A; Exam Prep updated to Second Edition by: Larry Sims
November 1, 2016, 13:29
Studio4’s LEED v4 Green Associate study materials are used by the Canada Green Building Council, universities, corporations, and study groups around the…
- LEED v4 is Now Official by: Larry Sims
October 30, 2016, 14:41
Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide First Edition, 8 1/2″x11″, 15 chapters, over 300 pages, color images, prepare for the new v4 Green Associate…
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
November 15, 2014, 00:00
Current environmental news and events from around the world
- e-store products by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
LEED v4 Green Associate exam study guide and charts and many free exam study materials available for downloading
- Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide and 101 Q&A; Exam Prep updated to Second Edition by: Larry Sims
- Category: e-store product details (2)
Detail sheets for various e-store products for sale
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
November 15, 2014, 00:00
Current environmental news and events from around the world
- e-store product details by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 02:00
LEED exam study guides and charts and many free exam study materials for downloading
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
- Category: free study resources (3)
Download study materials in pdf format - study tips, charts, blank forms and more.
- LEED v4 is Now Official by: Larry Sims
October 30, 2016, 14:41
Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide First Edition, 8 1/2″x11″, 15 chapters, over 300 pages, color images, prepare for the new v4 Green Associate…
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
November 15, 2014, 00:00
Current environmental news and events from around the world
- Free LEED v4 Exam Study & Miscellaneous Resources by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 03:00
An assortment of free study resources and materials for LEED exams. Green Associate exam study tips, charts, blank forms and more.
- LEED v4 is Now Official by: Larry Sims
- Category: testimonials (1)
customer testimonials
- Testimonials by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 04:00
Prior to the launch of studio4llc.com, and under the rookwood moniker, the Studio4 LEED Green Associate Guide had been made available to ARE forum members as a…
- Testimonials by: Larry Sims
- Category: LEED e-store product details (2)
details of materials for sale in the e-store
- Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide and 101 Q&A; Exam Prep updated to Second Edition by: Larry Sims
November 1, 2016, 13:29
Studio4’s LEED v4 Green Associate study materials are used by the Canada Green Building Council, universities, corporations, and study groups around the…
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
November 15, 2014, 00:00
Current environmental news and events from around the world
- Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide and 101 Q&A; Exam Prep updated to Second Edition by: Larry Sims
- Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide and 101 Q&A; Exam Prep updated to Second Edition by: Larry Sims
- Category: portfolios (76)
portfolio pages
- the Third & the Seventh by: Larry Sims
January 24, 2011, 01:00
A FULL-CG animated piece that tries to illustrate architecture art across a photographic point of view where main subjects are already-built spaces. Sometimes…
- Lightline of Gotham by: Larry Sims
January 23, 2011, 00:00
Introducing 'Light Lining', a technique of projection mapping 3D content. The Frank Gehry IAC HQ provided the perfect canvas for this transformation of sight…
- portfolio page by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The three top portfolios located here - the children, the family and the professionals - are created to help explain responsibly environmental stewardship with…
- Category: the children (6)
portfolio for greening the education of our children
- Why Parents Should Care by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The importance of supporting the green education of our children to achieving sustained environmental stewardship.
- Children’s Connection with Nature by: Larry Sims
January 2, 2011, 02:00
When children can connect with nature, they will be better equipped to understand the importance of protecting the environment.
- Understanding How Children Develop by: Larry Sims
January 3, 2011, 03:00
Young children are inquisitive, active learners and respond best to self-discovery. The 3 basic stages of children’s environmental education and development.
- How Parents Can Help by: Larry Sims
January 4, 2011, 04:00
Teach your children in a simple way how to interact with the natural environment around them and encourage them to engage. Be a role model for them to follow.
- A Final Word for the Children by: Larry Sims
January 5, 2011, 05:00
Children are born with the innate ability to be inquisitive and caring. A stroll along a path in the park or nature center and this becomes immediately…
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Children by: Larry Sims
January 6, 2011, 06:00
A collection of environmental websites for the education and development of children of all ages.
- Why Parents Should Care by: Larry Sims
- Category: the family (9)
portfolio for the green education of the family in support of responsible green lifestyles
- How Do You Perceive the Environment? by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Are consumers on the side of environmentalists, or pro-environment and support responsible environmental stewardship.
- What the Consumer Needs to Understand by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The consumer should be educated to understand achieving a green lifestyle is not difficult or expensive and is our responsibility to future generations.
- Environmental Greenwashing by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
As environmental greenwashing becomes more prevalent, it is important to understand the various meanings and implications associated with greenwashing.
- The 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The havoc created by landfills jeopardizes ecosystems, increases the amount of toxic gases released to the atmosphere and pollutes our freshwater supplies.
- Water Conservation for the Homeowner by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Water is vital to the survival of everything on the planet and is limited in supply. Water may become the next natural resource to be as coveted, guarded and…
- Energy Conservation for the Homeowner by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
According to the U.S. DOE Energy Savers, for many American households, a large portion of their monthly budget is spent on energy bills and filling their gas…
- Indoor Air Quality for the Homeowner by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Americans spend on average 90% of their time indoors and levels of pollutants can run up to 100 times higher than outdoors.
- A Final Word for the Family by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Look into the local resources available in your area for experienced designers, architects, home remodelers and builders.
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Family by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
A collection of environmental websites for the education and development of families and consumers.
- How Do You Perceive the Environment? by: Larry Sims
- Category: the professionals (10)
portfolio for the advanced education of professionals who advocate responsible environmental stewardship
- Who Are Sustainable Professionals? by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Professional knowledge and accreditation in the world of sustainability ranges from merely being able to talk-the-talk to having the capability to walk-the-talk…
- Not All Green Buildings are Created Equal by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Two identical buildings, but not identical green buildings, Building A is focused on energy conservation while building B addresses occupant health and…
- A Word About Green Building Performance by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Professionals provide certifiable buildings in accordance with green building codes or green rating systems, and the specific requirements of the client.
- Green Trend Forecasting by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
More cities and states are adopting green building incentives and policies and much of this has been attributed to USGBC and LEED green building rating…
- LEED versus Green by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The LEED Rating System is a tool that a design team uses in order to insure that a project's green features are properly designed, constructed, and accounted…
- Integrated Design Process by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The Integrated Design Process fosters knowledge-sharing among significant stakeholders during the development of a holistic design and leads to increased…
- Why Bother with LEED Certification by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
There are several reasons why owners choose to have their buildings certified through LEED Green Building Rating Systems.
- U.S. Green Building Council by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
USGBC consists of a diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens,…
- National Association of Home Builders by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a trade association that helps to promote the policies that make housing a national priority.
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Professionals by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
A collection of environmental websites for the education and development of sustainable professionals.
- Who Are Sustainable Professionals? by: Larry Sims
- Category: video gallery (22)
videos posted to the video gallery
- China's Ghost Cities and Malls by: Larry Sims
August 12, 2015, 10:35
Is China's rapid development of new cities and infrastructure, with little or no demand, a poor decision to increase GDP? Does it deepen social divisions?
- How about that Atlanta BeltLine? by: Larry Sims
May 17, 2011, 13:40
The Atlanta BeltLine is a combined system of trails and transit that will connect Atlanta BeltLine neighborhoods and economic development centers with existing…
- Energy Efficient Home Landscapes by: Larry Sims
April 21, 2011, 13:34
How to use the landscape to reduce the energy consumed by a typical suburban home. See how smart tree placement and green roofs and walls dramatically improve…
- Energy 101: Wind Turbines by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 11:14
See how wind turbines generate clean electricity from the power of the wind. Highlighted are the various parts and mechanisms of a modern wind turbine
- Energy 101: Solar PV by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 12:21
PV panels convert the energy of the sun into renewable electricity to power homes and businesses.
- Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps by: Larry Sims
April 12, 2011, 10:58
The geothermal heat pump system moves heat from the ground to a building (or from a building to the ground) through a series of flexible pipe "loops" containing…
- Energy 101: Cool Roofs by: Larry Sims
April 11, 2011, 12:12
Environmentally friendly "Cool Roofs" reflect the sun's heat, reduce energy demand, lower utility bills and drastically reduce the amount of waste going into…
- Energy 101: Home Energy Assessment by: Larry Sims
April 7, 2011, 03:26
A home energy checkup helps owners determine where their house is losing energy and money - and how such problems can be corrected to make the home more energy…
- A Day Made of Glass... by: Larry Sims
March 9, 2011, 17:00
Can you imagine organizing your daily schedule with a few touches on your bathroom mirror? Chatting with far-away relatives through interactive video on your…
- Leveraging the Landscape to Manage Water by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2011, 01:18
According to some reports, one inch of rainwater hitting one acre of asphalt over an hour yields 27,000 gallons of water.
- Sustainable Reconstruction - Building a Park Out of Waste by: Larry Sims
February 6, 2011, 15:58
In a sustainable reconstruction, building materials are reused or recycled, dramatically reducing waste.
- the Third & the Seventh by: Larry Sims
January 24, 2011, 01:00
A FULL-CG animated piece that tries to illustrate architecture art across a photographic point of view where main subjects are already-built spaces. Sometimes…
- Lightline of Gotham by: Larry Sims
January 23, 2011, 00:00
Introducing 'Light Lining', a technique of projection mapping 3D content. The Frank Gehry IAC HQ provided the perfect canvas for this transformation of sight…
- Preview of Autodesk Ecotech Analysis 2010 by: Larry Sims
January 25, 2011, 01:00
Ecotect Analysis 2010, a comprehensive, concept-to-detail sustainable design analysis tool that provides a wide range of simulation and analysis functionality.
- Introduction to Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 03:30
This video provides an overview of the Conceptual Energy Analysis tools in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Creating Settings for Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 03:50
Learn how create and adjust settings for conceptual energy analysis in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Conducting a Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:04
This video shows how to conduct a conceptual energy analysis on a conceptual mass in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Modifying Masses to Optimize Conceptual Energy Analysis Results in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:31
This video shows how conceptual masses can be modified in Autodesk Revit Architecture software to optimize conceptual energy analysis results.
- Comparing Conceptual Energy Analysis Results in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:44
This final video in the Conceptual Energy Analysis series shows how analysis results of design options can be compared side-by-side in Autodesk Revit Architectu…
- Solar Radiation in Early Concept Design by: Larry Sims
January 21, 2011, 02:00
Solar radiation using Revit Architecture 2010 to create a basic building form then analyzes solar radiation on the building surfaces at different angles.
- Autodesk Green Building Studio Carbon Neutral Design by: Larry Sims
January 20, 2011, 02:00
Software to help architects and designers perform whole building analysis, optimize energy efficiency, and work toward carbon neutrality earlier in the design…
- Sky by: Larry Sims
January 22, 2011, 00:00
SKY SONG: Clint Mansell - Death is the Road to Awe MOVIE: The Fountain FILMED and EDITED BY: Philip Bloom
- China's Ghost Cities and Malls by: Larry Sims
- Category: art gallery (1)
art & architecture posted to the art & architecture gallery
- a German Motor House by: Larry Sims
January 19, 2011, 00:44
Hot house or hot wheels? This cool, compact house in Gnigl near Salzburg, Austria is unlike anything we’ve ever seen, and it’s certainly worthy of a tour.
- a German Motor House by: Larry Sims
- Category: music gallery (28)
music posted to the music gallery
- Sky by: Larry Sims
January 22, 2011, 00:00
SKY SONG: Clint Mansell - Death is the Road to Awe MOVIE: The Fountain FILMED and EDITED BY: Philip Bloom
- Broken Glass by: Larry Sims
February 26, 2012, 03:35
Music video by Mayaeni performing Broken Glass.
- Ain't No Reason by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 01:19
Music video by Brett Dennen performing Ain't No Reason.
- In the Deep by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 23:47
Music video by Bird York performing In the Deep.
- Hey, Soul Sister by: Larry Sims
June 14, 2011, 01:08
Music video by Train performing Hey, Soul Sister.
- Uninvited by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 04:26
Music video by Alanis Morissette performing Uninvited.
- One by One by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 23:47
Music video by Unkle Bob performing One by One.
- Sit Down by the Fire by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 03:53
Music video by The Veils performing Sit Down by the Fire.
- Hang Me Up to Dry by: Larry Sims
May 4, 2011, 05:22
"Hang Me Up To Dry" is the first single from the debut Cold War Kids album, Robbers & Cowards.
- Wait for Me by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 01:00
Music video by Moby performing Wait for Me.
- Calling All Angels by: Larry Sims
May 18, 2011, 01:27
Music video by Train performing Calling All Angels.
- Hallelujah by: Larry Sims
April 17, 2011, 22:12
Music video by Leonard Cohen performing Hallelujah.
- Hallelujah by: Larry Sims
April 17, 2011, 22:11
Music video by Kate Voegele performing Hallelujah.
- Spanish Guitar by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 01:41
Music video by Toni Braxton performing Spanish Guitar.
- Need You Now by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 00:44
Music video by Lady Antebellum performing Need You Now.
- Remember the Time by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 02:10
Music video by Nana performing Remember the Time.
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow by: Larry Sims
April 17, 2011, 22:59
Music video by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole performing Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
- In the Arms of an Angel by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 16:46
Sarah McLachlan singing In The Arms of an Angel with Josh Groban on Live8, Philadelphia.
- Mad World by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 16:21
The original video of Gary Jules' and Michael Andrews' cover version of Mad World, directed by Michel Gondry.
- Everybody's Changing by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 04:10
Music video by Keane performing Everybody's Changing.
- Sweet Child O' Mine by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 23:47
Music video by Guns N' Roses performing Sweet Child O' Mine.
- We Will Rock You & We Are the Champions by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 04:40
Music video by Queen performing We Will Rock You & We Are the Champions.
- Timelapse by: Larry Sims
January 18, 2011, 00:00
Music video by CloudKitchen performing Timelapse
- Canção do Mar by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 02:39
Music video by Dulce Pontes performing Cancao do Mar. Those who are familiar with the TNT series "Southland" will recognize this as the show's theme music.
- Calling All Angels by: Larry Sims
April 16, 2011, 04:14
"Calling All Angels" performed by Jane Siberry, Soundtrack from the movie "Pay it Forward", Music by Thomas Newman
- El Shaddai by: Larry Sims
April 16, 2011, 07:07
Music video by Michael Card and Sarah Groves performing El Shaddai.
- Lux Æterna by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 12:55
Lux Æterna is a composition by Clint Mansell, the leit-motif of a movie from 2000, Requiem for a Dream, and the penultimate piece in the Requiem for a Dream…
- Canon in D Major by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 05:20
Music video by the London Symphony Orchestra performing Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D Major.
- Sky by: Larry Sims
- the Third & the Seventh by: Larry Sims
- Category: blogs (84)
blogs for the children, the family, the professionals, neighborhood development and for This n’ That
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- Form-Based Codes - Designing the 21st Century City by: Larry Sims
May 11, 2011, 13:00
A well-crafted form-based code is the most effective form of development regulation for shaping pedestrian-scaled, mixed use and fine-grained urbanism.
- Category: the children blog (7)
Blogging for the children
- Cyberbullying: New Problems, New Tactics by: Larry Sims
June 7, 2011, 01:19
Bullying is an old problem that remains difficult to bring under control, in part because technology offers new ways for kids to pick on one another.
- Why Parents Should Care by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The importance of supporting the green education of our children to achieving sustained environmental stewardship.
- Children’s Connection with Nature by: Larry Sims
January 2, 2011, 02:00
When children can connect with nature, they will be better equipped to understand the importance of protecting the environment.
- Understanding How Children Develop by: Larry Sims
January 3, 2011, 03:00
Young children are inquisitive, active learners and respond best to self-discovery. The 3 basic stages of children’s environmental education and development.
- How Parents Can Help by: Larry Sims
January 4, 2011, 04:00
Teach your children in a simple way how to interact with the natural environment around them and encourage them to engage. Be a role model for them to follow.
- A Final Word for the Children by: Larry Sims
January 5, 2011, 05:00
Children are born with the innate ability to be inquisitive and caring. A stroll along a path in the park or nature center and this becomes immediately…
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Children by: Larry Sims
January 6, 2011, 06:00
A collection of environmental websites for the education and development of children of all ages.
- Cyberbullying: New Problems, New Tactics by: Larry Sims
- Category: the family blog (39)
Blogging for the family
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
May 1, 2014, 05:27
For the first time in history, over 50% of the people on earth live in cities. A city is a system of sytems, and it's important to know how those systems…
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- Are CFL lamps ready for prime time? by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2014, 02:41
The EPA urges Americans to use CFLs, arguing their energy savings outweigh the potential health hazard. Well, isn't that reassuring?
- Nature Journal of Science Discredits Man-Made Global Warming by: Larry Sims
September 7, 2011, 03:07
Nature Journal of Science has just published the definitive study on Global Warming that proves the dominant controller of temperatures in the Earth’s…
- Solyndra, Inc. announces plans to file for bankruptcy by: Larry Sims
September 6, 2011, 09:11
Solyndra, Inc., a solar panel manufacturing facility, in Fremont, Calif., received a 5 million loan from the U.S. government and announces plans to file for…
- Obama’s ‘green jobs’ fizzle by: Larry Sims
August 17, 2011, 13:53
As governments around the world are scaling back support for renewable energy, venture capitalists are shifting their clean technology investment strategy.
- Social media history becomes a new job hurdle by: Larry Sims
July 22, 2011, 06:56
Possible employers may look at everything you've said or done online in the past seven years.
- Be Green: 10 Steps to Keep Your Employees Healthy by: Larry Sims
July 20, 2011, 13:40
The environment in which your employee’s work is actually more important than the type of job they are doing. Regardless of whether your company is in a…
- China's Ghost Cities and Malls by: Larry Sims
August 12, 2015, 10:35
Is China's rapid development of new cities and infrastructure, with little or no demand, a poor decision to increase GDP? Does it deepen social divisions?
- Environmental Release of Mercury from Broken Compact Fluorescent Lamps by: Larry Sims
July 8, 2011, 04:11
Mercury vapor released from broken compact fluorescent light bulbs can exceed safe exposure levels.
- Green Groups Blast U.N. Climate Panel for Alarmism by: Larry Sims
June 20, 2011, 10:50
More than 125 environmental groups sent a scathing letter to the head of the IPCC, the institutional nerve center within the United Nations’ global-warming…
- Cyberbullying: New Problems, New Tactics by: Larry Sims
June 7, 2011, 01:19
Bullying is an old problem that remains difficult to bring under control, in part because technology offers new ways for kids to pick on one another.
- The dangers of bone-headed beliefs by: Larry Sims
June 6, 2011, 13:12
Surely it's time for climate-change deniers to have their opinions forcibly tattooed on their bodies.
- Building Green on a Budget: Advice from Leading Architects by: Larry Sims
May 31, 2011, 08:11
Building green on a budget is to return to the fundamentals of good design and choose climate-appropriate materials that offer a quick payback.
- How to Install a Branched-Drain Greywater System in a Green Home by: Larry Sims
May 24, 2011, 02:57
Although many communities regulate and/or prohibit private treatment of wastewater, this may be an option where public sewers are not available or on-site grey…
- A-cero Ltd. by: Larry Sims
May 6, 2011, 09:08
A-cero Ltd. is an architectural and town planning studio, established in 1996 and home based in Madrid. An impressive collection of contemporary architecture.
- What's in a Green Building Product Label? by: Larry Sims
April 22, 2011, 12:41
In the residential construction industry, third parties test, certify or verify that a product meets the criteria of an established industry standard or code.
- Energy Efficient Home Landscapes by: Larry Sims
April 21, 2011, 13:34
How to use the landscape to reduce the energy consumed by a typical suburban home. See how smart tree placement and green roofs and walls dramatically improve…
- Demolition or Deconstruction? by: Larry Sims
April 19, 2011, 14:32
Demolition and Deconstruction - aren’t they effectively the same? In a sense yes, as each requires the removal of a building and/or its contents. But this is…
- Energy 101: Wind Turbines by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 11:14
See how wind turbines generate clean electricity from the power of the wind. Highlighted are the various parts and mechanisms of a modern wind turbine
- Energy 101: Solar PV by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 12:21
PV panels convert the energy of the sun into renewable electricity to power homes and businesses.
- Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps by: Larry Sims
April 12, 2011, 10:58
The geothermal heat pump system moves heat from the ground to a building (or from a building to the ground) through a series of flexible pipe "loops" containing…
- Energy 101: Cool Roofs by: Larry Sims
April 11, 2011, 12:12
Environmentally friendly "Cool Roofs" reflect the sun's heat, reduce energy demand, lower utility bills and drastically reduce the amount of waste going into…
- Energy 101: Home Energy Assessment by: Larry Sims
April 7, 2011, 03:26
A home energy checkup helps owners determine where their house is losing energy and money - and how such problems can be corrected to make the home more energy…
- Life in the Cubicle Village by: Larry Sims
April 5, 2011, 12:48
Compliments of New York City: No overbearing perfume. No obscene pictures. And definitely no French fries for work lunches. And, no employee eavesdropping.
- BMW i Sustainable Neighbourhoods Project by: Larry Sims
April 5, 2011, 02:10
Wallpaper* and BMW i are giving six creative teams the opportunity to help write the future of their urban environment.
- Dangers Of Going Green by: Larry Sims
March 14, 2011, 02:18
Industrial hygienists found that mold, rot and corrosion are dangers that must be accounted for when builders construct energy-efficient homes.
- A Day Made of Glass... by: Larry Sims
March 9, 2011, 17:00
Can you imagine organizing your daily schedule with a few touches on your bathroom mirror? Chatting with far-away relatives through interactive video on your…
- A Product Is Only as Sustainable as the Sum of Its Parts by: Larry Sims
March 6, 2011, 01:36
Here's what to look for when selecting cabinetry for green-built, healthy homes.
- Homeowner Handbook: A Seasonal and Operational Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your Home by: Larry Sims
February 23, 2011, 11:06
Handbook of fundamental green building principles of durability, sustainability, energy efficiency, healthy indoor air quality and resource management.
- How Do You Perceive the Environment? by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Are consumers on the side of environmentalists, or pro-environment and support responsible environmental stewardship.
- What the Consumer Needs to Understand by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The consumer should be educated to understand achieving a green lifestyle is not difficult or expensive and is our responsibility to future generations.
- Environmental Greenwashing by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
As environmental greenwashing becomes more prevalent, it is important to understand the various meanings and implications associated with greenwashing.
- The 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The havoc created by landfills jeopardizes ecosystems, increases the amount of toxic gases released to the atmosphere and pollutes our freshwater supplies.
- Water Conservation for the Homeowner by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Water is vital to the survival of everything on the planet and is limited in supply. Water may become the next natural resource to be as coveted, guarded and…
- Energy Conservation for the Homeowner by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
According to the U.S. DOE Energy Savers, for many American households, a large portion of their monthly budget is spent on energy bills and filling their gas…
- Indoor Air Quality for the Homeowner by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Americans spend on average 90% of their time indoors and levels of pollutants can run up to 100 times higher than outdoors.
- A Final Word for the Family by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Look into the local resources available in your area for experienced designers, architects, home remodelers and builders.
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Family by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
A collection of environmental websites for the education and development of families and consumers.
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
- Category: the professionals blog (63)
Blogging for the professionals
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
June 1, 2014, 04:53
It is ground breaking, the extent that "green cloud technology" is changing our way of collecting data and addressing environmental sustainability.
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
May 1, 2014, 05:27
For the first time in history, over 50% of the people on earth live in cities. A city is a system of sytems, and it's important to know how those systems…
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
April 1, 2014, 03:57
Smarter buildings provide solutions that turn buildings into living organisms: networked, intelligent, sensitive and adaptable.
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- Are CFL lamps ready for prime time? by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2014, 02:41
The EPA urges Americans to use CFLs, arguing their energy savings outweigh the potential health hazard. Well, isn't that reassuring?
- Nature Journal of Science Discredits Man-Made Global Warming by: Larry Sims
September 7, 2011, 03:07
Nature Journal of Science has just published the definitive study on Global Warming that proves the dominant controller of temperatures in the Earth’s…
- Solyndra, Inc. announces plans to file for bankruptcy by: Larry Sims
September 6, 2011, 09:11
Solyndra, Inc., a solar panel manufacturing facility, in Fremont, Calif., received a 5 million loan from the U.S. government and announces plans to file for…
- LEED 2012: Update #2 by: Larry Sims
September 6, 2011, 08:53
LEED 2012 proposes sweeping revisions to existing rating systems. If you don't jump in and offer your comments, you will have no right to complain afterward.…
- Obama’s ‘green jobs’ fizzle by: Larry Sims
August 17, 2011, 13:53
As governments around the world are scaling back support for renewable energy, venture capitalists are shifting their clean technology investment strategy.
- Social media history becomes a new job hurdle by: Larry Sims
July 22, 2011, 06:56
Possible employers may look at everything you've said or done online in the past seven years.
- Be Green: 10 Steps to Keep Your Employees Healthy by: Larry Sims
July 20, 2011, 13:40
The environment in which your employee’s work is actually more important than the type of job they are doing. Regardless of whether your company is in a…
- LEED Green Associate Test Prep Resources by: Larry Sims
July 14, 2011, 14:46
Whether or not you've taken or are planning to take a LEED Green Associate test prep course, the following steps are essential for preparing to ace the exam.
- Environmental Release of Mercury from Broken Compact Fluorescent Lamps by: Larry Sims
July 8, 2011, 04:11
Mercury vapor released from broken compact fluorescent light bulbs can exceed safe exposure levels.
- LEED 2012: Update #1 by: Larry Sims
June 28, 2011, 14:34
As previously posted on this website, LEEDuser has been following the development of LEED 2012 with a detailed analysis of the many proposed revisions to the…
- Green Demolition: Building Green from the Ground Up by: Larry Sims
June 22, 2011, 19:16
The conventional way to bring down a building is the good ol’ wrecking ball. The building is collapsed into a huge pile of rubble and then transferred to…
- Green Groups Blast U.N. Climate Panel for Alarmism by: Larry Sims
June 20, 2011, 10:50
More than 125 environmental groups sent a scathing letter to the head of the IPCC, the institutional nerve center within the United Nations’ global-warming…
- Autodesk Revit Products for BIM-Enabled Sustainable Design by: Larry Sims
June 18, 2011, 21:46
View this free screencast and learn how to use Autodesk Revit software to improve your sustainable design process and increase ROI.
- The dangers of bone-headed beliefs by: Larry Sims
June 6, 2011, 13:12
Surely it's time for climate-change deniers to have their opinions forcibly tattooed on their bodies.
- Building Green on a Budget: Advice from Leading Architects by: Larry Sims
May 31, 2011, 08:11
Building green on a budget is to return to the fundamentals of good design and choose climate-appropriate materials that offer a quick payback.
- How to Install a Branched-Drain Greywater System in a Green Home by: Larry Sims
May 24, 2011, 02:57
Although many communities regulate and/or prohibit private treatment of wastewater, this may be an option where public sewers are not available or on-site grey…
- Form-Based Codes - Designing the 21st Century City by: Larry Sims
May 11, 2011, 13:00
A well-crafted form-based code is the most effective form of development regulation for shaping pedestrian-scaled, mixed use and fine-grained urbanism.
- A-cero Ltd. by: Larry Sims
May 6, 2011, 09:08
A-cero Ltd. is an architectural and town planning studio, established in 1996 and home based in Madrid. An impressive collection of contemporary architecture.
- What's in a Green Building Product Label? by: Larry Sims
April 22, 2011, 12:41
In the residential construction industry, third parties test, certify or verify that a product meets the criteria of an established industry standard or code.
- Energy Efficient Home Landscapes by: Larry Sims
April 21, 2011, 13:34
How to use the landscape to reduce the energy consumed by a typical suburban home. See how smart tree placement and green roofs and walls dramatically improve…
- Demolition or Deconstruction? by: Larry Sims
April 19, 2011, 14:32
Demolition and Deconstruction - aren’t they effectively the same? In a sense yes, as each requires the removal of a building and/or its contents. But this is…
- California's Carpet Stewardship Program by: Larry Sims
April 18, 2011, 12:02
EPA ran the numbers on green house gas emissions and concluded for California that carpet is #4 in having the most GHG impact of any product after lumber,…
- Energy 101: Wind Turbines by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 11:14
See how wind turbines generate clean electricity from the power of the wind. Highlighted are the various parts and mechanisms of a modern wind turbine
- Energy 101: Solar PV by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 12:21
PV panels convert the energy of the sun into renewable electricity to power homes and businesses.
- Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps by: Larry Sims
April 12, 2011, 10:58
The geothermal heat pump system moves heat from the ground to a building (or from a building to the ground) through a series of flexible pipe "loops" containing…
- Energy 101: Cool Roofs by: Larry Sims
April 11, 2011, 12:12
Environmentally friendly "Cool Roofs" reflect the sun's heat, reduce energy demand, lower utility bills and drastically reduce the amount of waste going into…
- Energy 101: Home Energy Assessment by: Larry Sims
April 7, 2011, 03:26
A home energy checkup helps owners determine where their house is losing energy and money - and how such problems can be corrected to make the home more energy…
- Life in the Cubicle Village by: Larry Sims
April 5, 2011, 12:48
Compliments of New York City: No overbearing perfume. No obscene pictures. And definitely no French fries for work lunches. And, no employee eavesdropping.
- BMW i Sustainable Neighbourhoods Project by: Larry Sims
April 5, 2011, 02:10
Wallpaper* and BMW i are giving six creative teams the opportunity to help write the future of their urban environment.
- LEED Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) by: Larry Sims
March 31, 2011, 14:25
Compared to its predecessor LEED v2, the new face put on LEED represents a major overhaul from the top down. LEED v3 includes LEED 2009, an upgrade to LEED…
- Overview Analysis for the LEED Green Associate Exam by: Larry Sims
March 18, 2011, 05:54
Many exam candidates start the study process completely overwhelmed by the volume, perceived complexities and inconsistencies with available study resources.
- Dangers Of Going Green by: Larry Sims
March 14, 2011, 02:18
Industrial hygienists found that mold, rot and corrosion are dangers that must be accounted for when builders construct energy-efficient homes.
- 6 Step Study Plan for the LEED Green Associate Exam by: Larry Sims
March 13, 2011, 06:19
This outline provides basic information to assist your understanding of how to begin studying for the LEED Green Associate exam.
- A Day Made of Glass... by: Larry Sims
March 9, 2011, 17:00
Can you imagine organizing your daily schedule with a few touches on your bathroom mirror? Chatting with far-away relatives through interactive video on your…
- A Product Is Only as Sustainable as the Sum of Its Parts by: Larry Sims
March 6, 2011, 01:36
Here's what to look for when selecting cabinetry for green-built, healthy homes.
- Leveraging the Landscape to Manage Water by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2011, 01:18
According to some reports, one inch of rainwater hitting one acre of asphalt over an hour yields 27,000 gallons of water.
- Designing Our Future: Sustainable Landscapes by: Larry Sims
February 28, 2011, 23:36
Sustainable landscapes sequester carbon, clean the air and water, increase energy efficiency and restore habitats.
- Conceptual Energy Analysis in Autodesk Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 03:16
According to Autodesk, 80 percent of a project’s environmental impact is determined by decisions made in the design phase.
- Green Building Codes, LEED and the Consumer - Part One by: Larry Sims
February 7, 2011, 01:43
The impact and uncertainty of mandated green building codes and LEED 2012 on the consumer. If not today, then tomorrow?
- Sustainable Reconstruction - Building a Park Out of Waste by: Larry Sims
February 6, 2011, 15:58
In a sustainable reconstruction, building materials are reused or recycled, dramatically reducing waste.
- The Model Architect: Bart Prince by: Larry Sims
January 29, 2011, 01:00
The Model Architect: An interesting interview in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the studio and residence of Bart Prince, a world-renowned architect known…
- Preview of Autodesk Ecotech Analysis 2010 by: Larry Sims
January 25, 2011, 01:00
Ecotect Analysis 2010, a comprehensive, concept-to-detail sustainable design analysis tool that provides a wide range of simulation and analysis functionality.
- Introduction to Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 03:30
This video provides an overview of the Conceptual Energy Analysis tools in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Creating Settings for Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 03:50
Learn how create and adjust settings for conceptual energy analysis in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Conducting a Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:04
This video shows how to conduct a conceptual energy analysis on a conceptual mass in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Modifying Masses to Optimize Conceptual Energy Analysis Results in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:31
This video shows how conceptual masses can be modified in Autodesk Revit Architecture software to optimize conceptual energy analysis results.
- Comparing Conceptual Energy Analysis Results in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:44
This final video in the Conceptual Energy Analysis series shows how analysis results of design options can be compared side-by-side in Autodesk Revit Architectu…
- Solar Radiation in Early Concept Design by: Larry Sims
January 21, 2011, 02:00
Solar radiation using Revit Architecture 2010 to create a basic building form then analyzes solar radiation on the building surfaces at different angles.
- Autodesk Green Building Studio Carbon Neutral Design by: Larry Sims
January 20, 2011, 02:00
Software to help architects and designers perform whole building analysis, optimize energy efficiency, and work toward carbon neutrality earlier in the design…
- Who Are Sustainable Professionals? by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Professional knowledge and accreditation in the world of sustainability ranges from merely being able to talk-the-talk to having the capability to walk-the-talk…
- Not All Green Buildings are Created Equal by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Two identical buildings, but not identical green buildings, Building A is focused on energy conservation while building B addresses occupant health and…
- A Word About Green Building Performance by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
Professionals provide certifiable buildings in accordance with green building codes or green rating systems, and the specific requirements of the client.
- Green Trend Forecasting by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
More cities and states are adopting green building incentives and policies and much of this has been attributed to USGBC and LEED green building rating…
- LEED versus Green by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The LEED Rating System is a tool that a design team uses in order to insure that a project's green features are properly designed, constructed, and accounted…
- Integrated Design Process by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The Integrated Design Process fosters knowledge-sharing among significant stakeholders during the development of a holistic design and leads to increased…
- Why Bother with LEED Certification by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
There are several reasons why owners choose to have their buildings certified through LEED Green Building Rating Systems.
- U.S. Green Building Council by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
USGBC consists of a diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens,…
- National Association of Home Builders by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a trade association that helps to promote the policies that make housing a national priority.
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Professionals by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
A collection of environmental websites for the education and development of sustainable professionals.
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
- Category: of This n' That blog (1)
Blogging for This n’ That
- Sky by: Larry Sims
January 22, 2011, 00:00
SKY SONG: Clint Mansell - Death is the Road to Awe MOVIE: The Fountain FILMED and EDITED BY: Philip Bloom
- Sky by: Larry Sims
- Category: neighborhood design (4)
neighborhood design blog: urban redevelopment, mixed use development, form-based codes, SmartCodes, Transects
- Category: urban redevelopment (2)
urban redevelopment
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- How about that Atlanta BeltLine? by: Larry Sims
May 17, 2011, 13:40
The Atlanta BeltLine is a combined system of trails and transit that will connect Atlanta BeltLine neighborhoods and economic development centers with existing…
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
- Category: mixed use development (2)
mixed use development
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- Mixed Use: Too Many Eggs in One Basket? by: Larry Sims
April 26, 2011, 14:34
Sustainable design, by definition, plans for the long term. Most of the time, it works great--but some outcomes are out of our hands.
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
- Category: form-based codes (2)
form-based codes, SmartCodes, Transects
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- Form-Based Codes - Designing the 21st Century City by: Larry Sims
May 11, 2011, 13:00
A well-crafted form-based code is the most effective form of development regulation for shaping pedestrian-scaled, mixed use and fine-grained urbanism.
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
- Category: urban redevelopment (2)
- Category: In the Clouds (2)
Cloud computing
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
June 1, 2014, 04:53
It is ground breaking, the extent that "green cloud technology" is changing our way of collecting data and addressing environmental sustainability.
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
May 1, 2014, 05:27
For the first time in history, over 50% of the people on earth live in cities. A city is a system of sytems, and it's important to know how those systems…
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
- Category: Green Websites & Blogs (3)
Environmental websites & blogs
- Category: Green Websites & Blogs for the Children (1)
Green and Environmental Websites and Blogs for the children
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Children by: Larry Sims
January 6, 2011, 06:00
A collection of environmental websites for the education and development of children of all ages.
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Children by: Larry Sims
- Category: Green Websites & Blogs for the Family (1)
Green and Environmental Websites and Blogs for the Family
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Family by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
A collection of environmental websites for the education and development of families and consumers.
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Family by: Larry Sims
- Category: Green Websites & Blogs for the Professionals (1)
Green and Environmental Websites and Blogs for the Professionals
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Professionals by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
A collection of environmental websites for the education and development of sustainable professionals.
- Green Websites and Blogs for the Professionals by: Larry Sims
- Category: Green Websites & Blogs for the Children (1)
- Category: the smarter approach (4)
smarter approaches to buildings, cities and cloud computing
- Category: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (3)
The role of CSR and sustainability
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
June 1, 2014, 04:53
It is ground breaking, the extent that "green cloud technology" is changing our way of collecting data and addressing environmental sustainability.
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
May 1, 2014, 05:27
For the first time in history, over 50% of the people on earth live in cities. A city is a system of sytems, and it's important to know how those systems…
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
April 1, 2014, 03:57
Smarter buildings provide solutions that turn buildings into living organisms: networked, intelligent, sensitive and adaptable.
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
- Category: green cloud technology (2)
environmental cloud computing
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
June 1, 2014, 04:53
It is ground breaking, the extent that "green cloud technology" is changing our way of collecting data and addressing environmental sustainability.
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
April 1, 2014, 03:57
Smarter buildings provide solutions that turn buildings into living organisms: networked, intelligent, sensitive and adaptable.
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
- Category: smart growth (3)
smart growth strategies, codes and definitions
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
April 1, 2014, 03:57
Smarter buildings provide solutions that turn buildings into living organisms: networked, intelligent, sensitive and adaptable.
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- Category: smart buildings (1)
a faction of smart growth
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
April 1, 2014, 03:57
Smarter buildings provide solutions that turn buildings into living organisms: networked, intelligent, sensitive and adaptable.
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
- Category: smart cities (1)
a faction of smart growth
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
May 1, 2014, 05:27
For the first time in history, over 50% of the people on earth live in cities. A city is a system of sytems, and it's important to know how those systems…
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
- Category: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (3)
- Category: sustainability (33)
Sustainable strategies do not have to belong to certifed projects.
- DOE Study: Fracking Chemicals Didn't Taint Water by: Larry Sims
November 12, 2014, 12:47
A landmark federal study on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, shows no evidence that chemicals from the natural gas drilling process moved up to contaminat…
- Category: climate change (4)
global climate change
- DOE Study: Fracking Chemicals Didn't Taint Water by: Larry Sims
November 12, 2014, 12:47
A landmark federal study on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, shows no evidence that chemicals from the natural gas drilling process moved up to contaminat…
- Nature Journal of Science Discredits Man-Made Global Warming by: Larry Sims
September 7, 2011, 03:07
Nature Journal of Science has just published the definitive study on Global Warming that proves the dominant controller of temperatures in the Earth’s…
- Green Groups Blast U.N. Climate Panel for Alarmism by: Larry Sims
June 20, 2011, 10:50
More than 125 environmental groups sent a scathing letter to the head of the IPCC, the institutional nerve center within the United Nations’ global-warming…
- The dangers of bone-headed beliefs by: Larry Sims
June 6, 2011, 13:12
Surely it's time for climate-change deniers to have their opinions forcibly tattooed on their bodies.
- DOE Study: Fracking Chemicals Didn't Taint Water by: Larry Sims
- Category: deconstruction (2)
Deconstructing buildings as opposed to demolishing buildings
- Green Demolition: Building Green from the Ground Up by: Larry Sims
June 22, 2011, 19:16
The conventional way to bring down a building is the good ol’ wrecking ball. The building is collapsed into a huge pile of rubble and then transferred to…
- Demolition or Deconstruction? by: Larry Sims
April 19, 2011, 14:32
Demolition and Deconstruction - aren’t they effectively the same? In a sense yes, as each requires the removal of a building and/or its contents. But this is…
- Green Demolition: Building Green from the Ground Up by: Larry Sims
- Category: energy (11)
Energy sources: solar, wind, water, geothermal
- Green Energy: Fracking by: Larry Sims
October 21, 2016, 23:39
There is no evidence of fracking activities leading to “widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water resources”.
- DOE Study: Fracking Chemicals Didn't Taint Water by: Larry Sims
November 12, 2014, 12:47
A landmark federal study on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, shows no evidence that chemicals from the natural gas drilling process moved up to contaminat…
- Are CFL lamps ready for prime time? by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2014, 02:41
The EPA urges Americans to use CFLs, arguing their energy savings outweigh the potential health hazard. Well, isn't that reassuring?
- Solyndra, Inc. announces plans to file for bankruptcy by: Larry Sims
September 6, 2011, 09:11
Solyndra, Inc., a solar panel manufacturing facility, in Fremont, Calif., received a 5 million loan from the U.S. government and announces plans to file for…
- Obama’s ‘green jobs’ fizzle by: Larry Sims
August 17, 2011, 13:53
As governments around the world are scaling back support for renewable energy, venture capitalists are shifting their clean technology investment strategy.
- Environmental Release of Mercury from Broken Compact Fluorescent Lamps by: Larry Sims
July 8, 2011, 04:11
Mercury vapor released from broken compact fluorescent light bulbs can exceed safe exposure levels.
- Energy 101: Wind Turbines by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 11:14
See how wind turbines generate clean electricity from the power of the wind. Highlighted are the various parts and mechanisms of a modern wind turbine
- Energy 101: Solar PV by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 12:21
PV panels convert the energy of the sun into renewable electricity to power homes and businesses.
- Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps by: Larry Sims
April 12, 2011, 10:58
The geothermal heat pump system moves heat from the ground to a building (or from a building to the ground) through a series of flexible pipe "loops" containing…
- Energy 101: Cool Roofs by: Larry Sims
April 11, 2011, 12:12
Environmentally friendly "Cool Roofs" reflect the sun's heat, reduce energy demand, lower utility bills and drastically reduce the amount of waste going into…
- Energy 101: Home Energy Assessment by: Larry Sims
April 7, 2011, 03:26
A home energy checkup helps owners determine where their house is losing energy and money - and how such problems can be corrected to make the home more energy…
- Green Energy: Fracking by: Larry Sims
- Category: green building codes (1)
green building codes
- Green Building Codes, LEED and the Consumer - Part One by: Larry Sims
February 7, 2011, 01:43
The impact and uncertainty of mandated green building codes and LEED 2012 on the consumer. If not today, then tomorrow?
- Green Building Codes, LEED and the Consumer - Part One by: Larry Sims
- Category: green building performance (3)
green building performance
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
April 1, 2014, 03:57
Smarter buildings provide solutions that turn buildings into living organisms: networked, intelligent, sensitive and adaptable.
- Building Green on a Budget: Advice from Leading Architects by: Larry Sims
May 31, 2011, 08:11
Building green on a budget is to return to the fundamentals of good design and choose climate-appropriate materials that offer a quick payback.
- Green Building Codes, LEED and the Consumer - Part One by: Larry Sims
February 7, 2011, 01:43
The impact and uncertainty of mandated green building codes and LEED 2012 on the consumer. If not today, then tomorrow?
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
- Category: health (2)
Health related issues and indoor air quality
- Are CFL lamps ready for prime time? by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2014, 02:41
The EPA urges Americans to use CFLs, arguing their energy savings outweigh the potential health hazard. Well, isn't that reassuring?
- Be Green: 10 Steps to Keep Your Employees Healthy by: Larry Sims
July 20, 2011, 13:40
The environment in which your employee’s work is actually more important than the type of job they are doing. Regardless of whether your company is in a…
- Are CFL lamps ready for prime time? by: Larry Sims
- Category: sustainable buildings (3)
sustainable building design and construction
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
May 1, 2014, 05:27
For the first time in history, over 50% of the people on earth live in cities. A city is a system of sytems, and it's important to know how those systems…
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
April 1, 2014, 03:57
Smarter buildings provide solutions that turn buildings into living organisms: networked, intelligent, sensitive and adaptable.
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
- Category: sustainable environments (5)
Sustainable environments for the interior and exterior
- Green Energy: Fracking by: Larry Sims
October 21, 2016, 23:39
There is no evidence of fracking activities leading to “widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water resources”.
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
June 1, 2014, 04:53
It is ground breaking, the extent that "green cloud technology" is changing our way of collecting data and addressing environmental sustainability.
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
May 1, 2014, 05:27
For the first time in history, over 50% of the people on earth live in cities. A city is a system of sytems, and it's important to know how those systems…
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- Life in the Cubicle Village by: Larry Sims
April 5, 2011, 12:48
Compliments of New York City: No overbearing perfume. No obscene pictures. And definitely no French fries for work lunches. And, no employee eavesdropping.
- Green Energy: Fracking by: Larry Sims
- Category: sustainable landscapes (4)
sustainable landscapes
- Energy Efficient Home Landscapes by: Larry Sims
April 21, 2011, 13:34
How to use the landscape to reduce the energy consumed by a typical suburban home. See how smart tree placement and green roofs and walls dramatically improve…
- Leveraging the Landscape to Manage Water by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2011, 01:18
According to some reports, one inch of rainwater hitting one acre of asphalt over an hour yields 27,000 gallons of water.
- Designing Our Future: Sustainable Landscapes by: Larry Sims
February 28, 2011, 23:36
Sustainable landscapes sequester carbon, clean the air and water, increase energy efficiency and restore habitats.
- Sustainable Reconstruction - Building a Park Out of Waste by: Larry Sims
February 6, 2011, 15:58
In a sustainable reconstruction, building materials are reused or recycled, dramatically reducing waste.
- Energy Efficient Home Landscapes by: Larry Sims
- Category: sustainable materials & products (4)
sustainable materials & products
- Environmental Release of Mercury from Broken Compact Fluorescent Lamps by: Larry Sims
July 8, 2011, 04:11
Mercury vapor released from broken compact fluorescent light bulbs can exceed safe exposure levels.
- What's in a Green Building Product Label? by: Larry Sims
April 22, 2011, 12:41
In the residential construction industry, third parties test, certify or verify that a product meets the criteria of an established industry standard or code.
- California's Carpet Stewardship Program by: Larry Sims
April 18, 2011, 12:02
EPA ran the numbers on green house gas emissions and concluded for California that carpet is #4 in having the most GHG impact of any product after lumber,…
- A Product Is Only as Sustainable as the Sum of Its Parts by: Larry Sims
March 6, 2011, 01:36
Here's what to look for when selecting cabinetry for green-built, healthy homes.
- Environmental Release of Mercury from Broken Compact Fluorescent Lamps by: Larry Sims
- Category: sustainable neighborhoods (3)
sustainable neighborhood programs
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- Mixed Use: Too Many Eggs in One Basket? by: Larry Sims
April 26, 2011, 14:34
Sustainable design, by definition, plans for the long term. Most of the time, it works great--but some outcomes are out of our hands.
- BMW i Sustainable Neighbourhoods Project by: Larry Sims
April 5, 2011, 02:10
Wallpaper* and BMW i are giving six creative teams the opportunity to help write the future of their urban environment.
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
- DOE Study: Fracking Chemicals Didn't Taint Water by: Larry Sims
- Category: technology (4)
computers, software, rendering, etc.
- Category: CGI (1)
computer generated animations
- the Third & the Seventh by: Larry Sims
January 24, 2011, 01:00
A FULL-CG animated piece that tries to illustrate architecture art across a photographic point of view where main subjects are already-built spaces. Sometimes…
- the Third & the Seventh by: Larry Sims
- Category: buiding technology (1)
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
April 1, 2014, 03:57
Smarter buildings provide solutions that turn buildings into living organisms: networked, intelligent, sensitive and adaptable.
- The Smarter Building by: Larry Sims
- Category: of This n' That technology (1)
Interesting technology not necessarily associated with sustainability
- A Day Made of Glass... by: Larry Sims
March 9, 2011, 17:00
Can you imagine organizing your daily schedule with a few touches on your bathroom mirror? Chatting with far-away relatives through interactive video on your…
- A Day Made of Glass... by: Larry Sims
- Category: vimeo (2)
- the Third & the Seventh by: Larry Sims
January 24, 2011, 01:00
A FULL-CG animated piece that tries to illustrate architecture art across a photographic point of view where main subjects are already-built spaces. Sometimes…
- Lightline of Gotham by: Larry Sims
January 23, 2011, 00:00
Introducing 'Light Lining', a technique of projection mapping 3D content. The Frank Gehry IAC HQ provided the perfect canvas for this transformation of sight…
- the Third & the Seventh by: Larry Sims
- Category: CGI (1)
- Category: engineering (10)
engineering software, hardware and technologies for the professionals
- Category: BIM (10)
Building Information Modeling
- Autodesk Revit Products for BIM-Enabled Sustainable Design by: Larry Sims
June 18, 2011, 21:46
View this free screencast and learn how to use Autodesk Revit software to improve your sustainable design process and increase ROI.
- Conceptual Energy Analysis in Autodesk Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 03:16
According to Autodesk, 80 percent of a project’s environmental impact is determined by decisions made in the design phase.
- Preview of Autodesk Ecotech Analysis 2010 by: Larry Sims
January 25, 2011, 01:00
Ecotect Analysis 2010, a comprehensive, concept-to-detail sustainable design analysis tool that provides a wide range of simulation and analysis functionality.
- Introduction to Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 03:30
This video provides an overview of the Conceptual Energy Analysis tools in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Creating Settings for Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 03:50
Learn how create and adjust settings for conceptual energy analysis in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Conducting a Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:04
This video shows how to conduct a conceptual energy analysis on a conceptual mass in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Modifying Masses to Optimize Conceptual Energy Analysis Results in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:31
This video shows how conceptual masses can be modified in Autodesk Revit Architecture software to optimize conceptual energy analysis results.
- Comparing Conceptual Energy Analysis Results in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:44
This final video in the Conceptual Energy Analysis series shows how analysis results of design options can be compared side-by-side in Autodesk Revit Architectu…
- Solar Radiation in Early Concept Design by: Larry Sims
January 21, 2011, 02:00
Solar radiation using Revit Architecture 2010 to create a basic building form then analyzes solar radiation on the building surfaces at different angles.
- Autodesk Green Building Studio Carbon Neutral Design by: Larry Sims
January 20, 2011, 02:00
Software to help architects and designers perform whole building analysis, optimize energy efficiency, and work toward carbon neutrality earlier in the design…
- Autodesk Revit Products for BIM-Enabled Sustainable Design by: Larry Sims
- Category: BIM (10)
- Category: Miscellaneous (5)
Unrelated catch all subject matter
- Category: Cloud Computing (4)
Cloud computing
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
June 1, 2014, 04:53
It is ground breaking, the extent that "green cloud technology" is changing our way of collecting data and addressing environmental sustainability.
- The Smarter City by: Larry Sims
May 1, 2014, 05:27
For the first time in history, over 50% of the people on earth live in cities. A city is a system of sytems, and it's important to know how those systems…
- How Much Cloud for Construction? by: Larry Sims
June 5, 2011, 04:43
The cloud has created much buzz in construction these days with many in the market still looking for answers. As with any technology investment, a good rule of…
- Off to the Clouds (computing), I Shall Go! by: Larry Sims
June 5, 2011, 03:58
From the moment the studio4llc website was launched, I realized my BOXX workstation and faithful Blackberry would no longer fulfill my requirements.
- The Cloud Changes Everything by: Larry Sims
- Category: Social Media (1)
Social Media
- Social media history becomes a new job hurdle by: Larry Sims
July 22, 2011, 06:56
Possible employers may look at everything you've said or done online in the past seven years.
- Social media history becomes a new job hurdle by: Larry Sims
- Category: Cloud Computing (4)
- Category: architecture (3)
architectural design, photos, architects, articles
- A-cero Ltd. by: Larry Sims
May 6, 2011, 09:08
A-cero Ltd. is an architectural and town planning studio, established in 1996 and home based in Madrid. An impressive collection of contemporary architecture.
- The Model Architect: Bart Prince by: Larry Sims
January 29, 2011, 01:00
The Model Architect: An interesting interview in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the studio and residence of Bart Prince, a world-renowned architect known…
- a German Motor House by: Larry Sims
January 19, 2011, 00:44
Hot house or hot wheels? This cool, compact house in Gnigl near Salzburg, Austria is unlike anything we’ve ever seen, and it’s certainly worthy of a tour.
- A-cero Ltd. by: Larry Sims
- Category: Neighborhood Development (2)
Neighborhood Development (ND): mixed use, urban redevelopment, form based development
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2014, 04:33
Smart growth utilizes growth management tools to encourage sustainable communities, combat sprawl, and strengthen urban centers through existing infrastructure.
- China's Ghost Cities and Malls by: Larry Sims
August 12, 2015, 10:35
Is China's rapid development of new cities and infrastructure, with little or no demand, a poor decision to increase GDP? Does it deepen social divisions?
- What is Smart Growth? by: Larry Sims
- Category: consumers (1)
green building and green lifestyle consumers
- Green Building Codes, LEED and the Consumer - Part One by: Larry Sims
February 7, 2011, 01:43
The impact and uncertainty of mandated green building codes and LEED 2012 on the consumer. If not today, then tomorrow?
- Green Building Codes, LEED and the Consumer - Part One by: Larry Sims
- Category: homeowner (1)
Managing a green lifestyle for the homeowner
- Dangers Of Going Green by: Larry Sims
March 14, 2011, 02:18
Industrial hygienists found that mold, rot and corrosion are dangers that must be accounted for when builders construct energy-efficient homes.
- Dangers Of Going Green by: Larry Sims
- Category: Green Building Projects (10)
Information on green building projects mandated by green building codes, green building rating systems or just green building projects without a structured…
- Category: LEED (10)
LEED Green Building Rating System projects
- Category: Teran Residence (10)
- Teran Residence – the history by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 00:00
Rookwood Building Group was approached by a client interested in purchasing a residential building site in the historic Cincinnati hillside community of Mt.…
- Teran Residence – the approval processes by: Larry Sims
January 2, 2011, 02:00
Having prepared the conceptual plans for this residence, it was requested that I make a presentation to the client explaining the merits of a LEED for Homes…
- Teran Residence – the design by: Larry Sims
January 3, 2011, 03:00
The site is approximately 23 feet in width at the front and 126 feet in depth with 25 feet of fall toward the rear, with approved side yard setbacks of 0 feet…
- Teran Residence – the green design by: Larry Sims
January 4, 2011, 04:00
There was no direction offered by the client with regard to their green perceptions or expectations. In fact, there was little green discussion whatsoever.
- Teran Residence – the LEED process overview by: Larry Sims
January 5, 2011, 05:00
Another reason this project is not a typical model for illustrating the LEED for Homes process is due to the fact the builder was both a design and build…
- Teran Residence – the LEED project checklist by: Larry Sims
January 6, 2011, 06:00
We’ve arranged the initial meeting with our selected Provider and reviewed the project history and construction documents. The Project Checklist was…
- Teran Residence – the LEED guideline specs by: Larry Sims
January 7, 2011, 07:00
Conduct a preliminary LEED for Homes meeting with team members to create an action plan that establishes a targeted level of certification. Integrated
- Teran Residence – the Benefits of LEED Certification by: Larry Sims
January 8, 2011, 08:00
The Innovation in Design Process category is significant in the sense it 1) addresses issues that help keep costs down and ensures proper integration of green…
- Teran Residence – the LEED verification process by: Larry Sims
January 9, 2011, 09:00
A second project team meeting was scheduled for a final review of the Project Checklist, Durability Inspection Checklist and construction documents.
- Teran Residence – Durability Photos by: Larry Sims
January 10, 2011, 10:00
LEED for Homes Durability Photo Album.
- Teran Residence – the history by: Larry Sims
- Category: Teran Residence (10)
- Category: LEED (10)
- Category: U.S. Green Building Council (9)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) develops LEED Green Building Rating Systems and provides and develops LEED based education and research projects.
- LEED v4 is Now Official by: Larry Sims
October 30, 2016, 14:41
Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide First Edition, 8 1/2″x11″, 15 chapters, over 300 pages, color images, prepare for the new v4 Green Associate…
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
November 15, 2014, 00:00
Current environmental news and events from around the world
- U.S. Green Building Council by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
USGBC consists of a diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens,…
- Category: LEED (8)
LEED rating systems
- LEED v4 is Now Official by: Larry Sims
October 30, 2016, 14:41
Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide First Edition, 8 1/2″x11″, 15 chapters, over 300 pages, color images, prepare for the new v4 Green Associate…
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
November 15, 2014, 00:00
Current environmental news and events from around the world
- Green Building Codes, LEED and the Consumer - Part One by: Larry Sims
February 7, 2011, 01:43
The impact and uncertainty of mandated green building codes and LEED 2012 on the consumer. If not today, then tomorrow?
- Category: CMP (1)
CMP: LEED Credential Maintenance Program
- LEED Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) by: Larry Sims
March 31, 2011, 14:25
Compared to its predecessor LEED v2, the new face put on LEED represents a major overhaul from the top down. LEED v3 includes LEED 2009, an upgrade to LEED…
- LEED Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) by: Larry Sims
- Category: Exams (2)
LEED exam preparation and resources
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
November 15, 2014, 00:00
Current environmental news and events from around the world
- LEED Green Associate Test Prep Resources by: Larry Sims
July 14, 2011, 14:46
Whether or not you've taken or are planning to take a LEED Green Associate test prep course, the following steps are essential for preparing to ace the exam.
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
- Category: LEED 2012 (2)
LEED 2012
- LEED 2012: Update #2 by: Larry Sims
September 6, 2011, 08:53
LEED 2012 proposes sweeping revisions to existing rating systems. If you don't jump in and offer your comments, you will have no right to complain afterward.…
- LEED 2012: Update #1 by: Larry Sims
June 28, 2011, 14:34
As previously posted on this website, LEEDuser has been following the development of LEED 2012 with a detailed analysis of the many proposed revisions to the…
- LEED 2012: Update #2 by: Larry Sims
- Category: LEED v4 (3)
LEED v4
- Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide and 101 Q&A; Exam Prep updated to Second Edition by: Larry Sims
November 1, 2016, 13:29
Studio4’s LEED v4 Green Associate study materials are used by the Canada Green Building Council, universities, corporations, and study groups around the…
- LEED v4 is Now Official by: Larry Sims
October 30, 2016, 14:41
Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide First Edition, 8 1/2″x11″, 15 chapters, over 300 pages, color images, prepare for the new v4 Green Associate…
- Current News & Events by: Larry Sims
November 15, 2014, 00:00
Current environmental news and events from around the world
- Studio4 LEED v4 Green Associate Study Guide and 101 Q&A; Exam Prep updated to Second Edition by: Larry Sims
- LEED v4 is Now Official by: Larry Sims
- LEED v4 is Now Official by: Larry Sims
- Category: National Association of Home Builders (2)
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority, serving its members,…
- What's in a Green Building Product Label? by: Larry Sims
April 22, 2011, 12:41
In the residential construction industry, third parties test, certify or verify that a product meets the criteria of an established industry standard or code.
- National Association of Home Builders by: Larry Sims
January 1, 2011, 01:00
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is a trade association that helps to promote the policies that make housing a national priority.
- What's in a Green Building Product Label? by: Larry Sims
- Category: Events (1)
Events sponsored by government agencies, organizations, corporations and other entities
- Category: USGBC Events (1)
Events sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Greening the Heartland 2011 by: Larry Sims
February 20, 2011, 14:32
The Cincinnati Regional Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council has been selected as the host for Greening the Heartland 2011.
- Greening the Heartland 2011 by: Larry Sims
- Category: USGBC Events (1)
- Category: videos (24)
videos not posted to the video gallery
- China's Ghost Cities and Malls by: Larry Sims
August 12, 2015, 10:35
Is China's rapid development of new cities and infrastructure, with little or no demand, a poor decision to increase GDP? Does it deepen social divisions?
- Autodesk Revit Products for BIM-Enabled Sustainable Design by: Larry Sims
June 18, 2011, 21:46
View this free screencast and learn how to use Autodesk Revit software to improve your sustainable design process and increase ROI.
- How about that Atlanta BeltLine? by: Larry Sims
May 17, 2011, 13:40
The Atlanta BeltLine is a combined system of trails and transit that will connect Atlanta BeltLine neighborhoods and economic development centers with existing…
- Energy Efficient Home Landscapes by: Larry Sims
April 21, 2011, 13:34
How to use the landscape to reduce the energy consumed by a typical suburban home. See how smart tree placement and green roofs and walls dramatically improve…
- Energy 101: Wind Turbines by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 11:14
See how wind turbines generate clean electricity from the power of the wind. Highlighted are the various parts and mechanisms of a modern wind turbine
- Energy 101: Solar PV by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 12:21
PV panels convert the energy of the sun into renewable electricity to power homes and businesses.
- Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps by: Larry Sims
April 12, 2011, 10:58
The geothermal heat pump system moves heat from the ground to a building (or from a building to the ground) through a series of flexible pipe "loops" containing…
- Energy 101: Cool Roofs by: Larry Sims
April 11, 2011, 12:12
Environmentally friendly "Cool Roofs" reflect the sun's heat, reduce energy demand, lower utility bills and drastically reduce the amount of waste going into…
- Energy 101: Home Energy Assessment by: Larry Sims
April 7, 2011, 03:26
A home energy checkup helps owners determine where their house is losing energy and money - and how such problems can be corrected to make the home more energy…
- A Day Made of Glass... by: Larry Sims
March 9, 2011, 17:00
Can you imagine organizing your daily schedule with a few touches on your bathroom mirror? Chatting with far-away relatives through interactive video on your…
- Leveraging the Landscape to Manage Water by: Larry Sims
March 1, 2011, 01:18
According to some reports, one inch of rainwater hitting one acre of asphalt over an hour yields 27,000 gallons of water.
- Sustainable Reconstruction - Building a Park Out of Waste by: Larry Sims
February 6, 2011, 15:58
In a sustainable reconstruction, building materials are reused or recycled, dramatically reducing waste.
- The Model Architect: Bart Prince by: Larry Sims
January 29, 2011, 01:00
The Model Architect: An interesting interview in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the studio and residence of Bart Prince, a world-renowned architect known…
- the Third & the Seventh by: Larry Sims
January 24, 2011, 01:00
A FULL-CG animated piece that tries to illustrate architecture art across a photographic point of view where main subjects are already-built spaces. Sometimes…
- Lightline of Gotham by: Larry Sims
January 23, 2011, 00:00
Introducing 'Light Lining', a technique of projection mapping 3D content. The Frank Gehry IAC HQ provided the perfect canvas for this transformation of sight…
- Preview of Autodesk Ecotech Analysis 2010 by: Larry Sims
January 25, 2011, 01:00
Ecotect Analysis 2010, a comprehensive, concept-to-detail sustainable design analysis tool that provides a wide range of simulation and analysis functionality.
- Introduction to Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 03:30
This video provides an overview of the Conceptual Energy Analysis tools in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Creating Settings for Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 03:50
Learn how create and adjust settings for conceptual energy analysis in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Conducting a Conceptual Energy Analysis in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:04
This video shows how to conduct a conceptual energy analysis on a conceptual mass in Autodesk Revit Architecture software.
- Modifying Masses to Optimize Conceptual Energy Analysis Results in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:31
This video shows how conceptual masses can be modified in Autodesk Revit Architecture software to optimize conceptual energy analysis results.
- Comparing Conceptual Energy Analysis Results in Revit Architecture by: Larry Sims
February 25, 2011, 04:44
This final video in the Conceptual Energy Analysis series shows how analysis results of design options can be compared side-by-side in Autodesk Revit Architectu…
- Solar Radiation in Early Concept Design by: Larry Sims
January 21, 2011, 02:00
Solar radiation using Revit Architecture 2010 to create a basic building form then analyzes solar radiation on the building surfaces at different angles.
- Autodesk Green Building Studio Carbon Neutral Design by: Larry Sims
January 20, 2011, 02:00
Software to help architects and designers perform whole building analysis, optimize energy efficiency, and work toward carbon neutrality earlier in the design…
- Sky by: Larry Sims
January 22, 2011, 00:00
SKY SONG: Clint Mansell - Death is the Road to Awe MOVIE: The Fountain FILMED and EDITED BY: Philip Bloom
- China's Ghost Cities and Malls by: Larry Sims
- Category: music (28)
music
- Sky by: Larry Sims
January 22, 2011, 00:00
SKY SONG: Clint Mansell - Death is the Road to Awe MOVIE: The Fountain FILMED and EDITED BY: Philip Bloom
- Broken Glass by: Larry Sims
February 26, 2012, 03:35
Music video by Mayaeni performing Broken Glass.
- Ain't No Reason by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 01:19
Music video by Brett Dennen performing Ain't No Reason.
- In the Deep by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 23:47
Music video by Bird York performing In the Deep.
- Hey, Soul Sister by: Larry Sims
June 14, 2011, 01:08
Music video by Train performing Hey, Soul Sister.
- Uninvited by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 04:26
Music video by Alanis Morissette performing Uninvited.
- One by One by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 23:47
Music video by Unkle Bob performing One by One.
- Sit Down by the Fire by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 03:53
Music video by The Veils performing Sit Down by the Fire.
- Hang Me Up to Dry by: Larry Sims
May 4, 2011, 05:22
"Hang Me Up To Dry" is the first single from the debut Cold War Kids album, Robbers & Cowards.
- Wait for Me by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 01:00
Music video by Moby performing Wait for Me.
- Calling All Angels by: Larry Sims
May 18, 2011, 01:27
Music video by Train performing Calling All Angels.
- Hallelujah by: Larry Sims
April 17, 2011, 22:12
Music video by Leonard Cohen performing Hallelujah.
- Hallelujah by: Larry Sims
April 17, 2011, 22:11
Music video by Kate Voegele performing Hallelujah.
- Spanish Guitar by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 01:41
Music video by Toni Braxton performing Spanish Guitar.
- Need You Now by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 00:44
Music video by Lady Antebellum performing Need You Now.
- Remember the Time by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 02:10
Music video by Nana performing Remember the Time.
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow by: Larry Sims
April 17, 2011, 22:59
Music video by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole performing Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
- In the Arms of an Angel by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 16:46
Sarah McLachlan singing In The Arms of an Angel with Josh Groban on Live8, Philadelphia.
- Mad World by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 16:21
The original video of Gary Jules' and Michael Andrews' cover version of Mad World, directed by Michel Gondry.
- Everybody's Changing by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 04:10
Music video by Keane performing Everybody's Changing.
- Sweet Child O' Mine by: Larry Sims
April 14, 2011, 23:47
Music video by Guns N' Roses performing Sweet Child O' Mine.
- We Will Rock You & We Are the Champions by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 04:40
Music video by Queen performing We Will Rock You & We Are the Champions.
- Timelapse by: Larry Sims
January 18, 2011, 00:00
Music video by CloudKitchen performing Timelapse
- Canção do Mar by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 02:39
Music video by Dulce Pontes performing Cancao do Mar. Those who are familiar with the TNT series "Southland" will recognize this as the show's theme music.
- Calling All Angels by: Larry Sims
April 16, 2011, 04:14
"Calling All Angels" performed by Jane Siberry, Soundtrack from the movie "Pay it Forward", Music by Thomas Newman
- El Shaddai by: Larry Sims
April 16, 2011, 07:07
Music video by Michael Card and Sarah Groves performing El Shaddai.
- Lux Æterna by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 12:55
Lux Æterna is a composition by Clint Mansell, the leit-motif of a movie from 2000, Requiem for a Dream, and the penultimate piece in the Requiem for a Dream…
- Canon in D Major by: Larry Sims
April 15, 2011, 05:20
Music video by the London Symphony Orchestra performing Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D Major.
- Sky by: Larry Sims
- Category: Uncategorized (4)
- Green Energy: Wind and Solar by: Larry Sims
September 21, 2016, 23:51
Great Britain wind, solar subsidies to focus on converting old power plants to natural gas.
- The Green System That Transformed the Construction Industry by: Larry Sims
May 12, 2015, 17:00
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)
- Top Scientists Slam and Ridicule UN IPCC Climate Report by: Larry Sims
November 14, 2014, 11:11
Numerous other prominent scientists — even many who have worked with the IPCC and accept some of its global-warming theories — have been equally critical.
- Why is Sand Disappearing? by: Larry Sims
November 12, 2014, 12:06
To those of us who visit beaches only in summer, they seem as permanent a part of our natural heritage as the Rocky Mountains and the Great…
- Green Energy: Wind and Solar by: Larry Sims
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