http://www.addisongreen.info Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:27:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/03/29/thinking-about-a-green-wedding-think-addison/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/03/29/thinking-about-a-green-wedding-think-addison/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:17:55 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2870 Weddings are all about affirming a couple's love in front of friends and family, but folks getting married in North Texas can make a different kind of statement, too. How about mixing in a bit of green with your nuptials or reception? Addison is a great place to get married, and for reasons you may never have considered.]]> Weddings are all about affirming a couple's love in front of friends and family, but folks getting married in North Texas can make a different kind of statement, too. How about mixing in a bit of green with your nuptials or reception? Addison is a great place to get married, and for reasons you may never have considered.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/03/29/thinking-about-a-green-wedding-think-addison/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/01/31/local-builders-get-sustainability-tips-at-green-is-mainstream-workshop/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/01/31/local-builders-get-sustainability-tips-at-green-is-mainstream-workshop/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:50:55 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2687 About three dozen contractors, builders and others in the construction industry gathered at the Addison Conference Center on Jan. 27 for a “Green Is Mainstream” workshop. The nearly three-hour session was conducted by Dr. Fred Bastani of the International Polytechnic Institute and Dr. Jose Solis of the Texas A&M University School of Architecture. The presentation was hosted by the Town of Addison. Topics included building codes, energy efficiency and best practices in green building. Bastani and Solis offered updates and tips on code changes, site preparation, foundation work, roof systems and overhangs, insulation, landscaping and more.]]> About three dozen contractors, builders and others in the construction industry gathered at the Addison Conference Center on Jan. 27 for a “Green Is Mainstream” workshop. The nearly three-hour session was conducted by Dr. Fred Bastani of the International Polytechnic Institute and Dr. Jose Solis of the Texas A&M University School of Architecture. The presentation was hosted by the Town of Addison. Topics included building codes, energy efficiency and best practices in green building. Bastani and Solis offered updates and tips on code changes, site preparation, foundation work, roof systems and overhangs, insulation, landscaping and more.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2011/01/31/local-builders-get-sustainability-tips-at-green-is-mainstream-workshop/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/12/16/green-is-mainstream-workshop-scheduled-for-jan-27/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/12/16/green-is-mainstream-workshop-scheduled-for-jan-27/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:18:13 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2561 Looking to go green, but not quite sure how to go about it? Check out “Green Is Mainstream: Building Codes, Energy Efficiency and Best Practices in Green Building,” Jan. 27 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Addison Conference and Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road. The workshop presentation, hosted by The Town of Addison, will cover best practices in residential green building technologies, from design to construction, insulation, site work, building envelope, roof, mechanical and other energy efficiencies. ]]> Looking to go green, but not quite sure how to go about it? Check out “Green Is Mainstream: Building Codes, Energy Efficiency and Best Practices in Green Building,” Jan. 27 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Addison Conference and Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road. The workshop presentation, hosted by The Town of Addison, will cover best practices in residential green building technologies, from design to construction, insulation, site work, building envelope, roof, mechanical and other energy efficiencies. ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/12/16/green-is-mainstream-workshop-scheduled-for-jan-27/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/01/savoye-apartment-community-earns-leed-silver-certification/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/01/savoye-apartment-community-earns-leed-silver-certification/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:34:24 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2337 Addison's Savoye apartment community, the first phase of the Vitruvian Park development, has been awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the nation's leading program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. "Since we first broke ground on this development our focus was on constructing a building that would benefit both the environment and our future residents," said Tom Toomey, president and chief executive officer at UDR, the multifamily real estate investment trust that is developing the property. "Our LEED certification is a testament to our vision, our business values and our corporate culture. We consider this a significant achievement and look forward to further demonstrating our commitment to green design and construction." ]]> Addison's Savoye apartment community, the first phase of the Vitruvian Park development, has been awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the nation's leading program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. "Since we first broke ground on this development our focus was on constructing a building that would benefit both the environment and our future residents," said Tom Toomey, president and chief executive officer at UDR, the multifamily real estate investment trust that is developing the property. "Our LEED certification is a testament to our vision, our business values and our corporate culture. We consider this a significant achievement and look forward to further demonstrating our commitment to green design and construction." ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/10/01/savoye-apartment-community-earns-leed-silver-certification/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/08/04/green-up-back-to-school-supplies-with-an-earth-friendly-shopping-list/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/08/04/green-up-back-to-school-supplies-with-an-earth-friendly-shopping-list/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:27:29 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=2130 There’s no nip in the air. Leaves are still green. The sight of a sweater makes you sweat. Summer still has us in its hot clutches, but the “back-to-school” signs have sprouted at the mall. So lean back and check out our collection of green school supplies. We’re talking basics – lunchboxes, paper, notepads, binders, markers, pencils, etc. From fair-trade backpacks to natural rubber erasers, if you want your child to take an eco-friendly sensibility to school, we’ve started shopping for you.]]> There’s no nip in the air. Leaves are still green. The sight of a sweater makes you sweat. Summer still has us in its hot clutches, but the “back-to-school” signs have sprouted at the mall. So lean back and check out our collection of green school supplies. We’re talking basics – lunchboxes, paper, notepads, binders, markers, pencils, etc. From fair-trade backpacks to natural rubber erasers, if you want your child to take an eco-friendly sensibility to school, we’ve started shopping for you.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/08/04/green-up-back-to-school-supplies-with-an-earth-friendly-shopping-list/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/05/25/taste-features-a-touch-of-green/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/05/25/taste-features-a-touch-of-green/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 17:08:59 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=1806 Visitors to Taste Addison 2010 had plenty to choose from when it came to good food, live music, great rides and games. They also had a chance to check out some ways to make their lives, and the Town, a little greener.]]> Visitors to Taste Addison 2010 had plenty to choose from when it came to good food, live music, great rides and games. They also had a chance to check out some ways to make their lives, and the Town, a little greener.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/05/25/taste-features-a-touch-of-green/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/04/26/mary-kay-adds-a-little-more-green-to-addison/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/04/26/mary-kay-adds-a-little-more-green-to-addison/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:20:52 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=1622 [/caption] Earth Day brought plenty of green – and a touch of pink – to the Town of Addison on Saturday, April 24, as 20 Mary Kay employees got together on a picture-perfect spring morning to plant trees along the median of Landmark Blvd. at Belt Line Road. In all, the group added 15 30-gallon Crape Myrtles to the landscape. Park Department personnel aided with tips on how to space the trees and helped with traffic control. Mayor Joe Chow also attended the event. ]]> [/caption] Earth Day brought plenty of green – and a touch of pink – to the Town of Addison on Saturday, April 24, as 20 Mary Kay employees got together on a picture-perfect spring morning to plant trees along the median of Landmark Blvd. at Belt Line Road. In all, the group added 15 30-gallon Crape Myrtles to the landscape. Park Department personnel aided with tips on how to space the trees and helped with traffic control. Mayor Joe Chow also attended the event. ]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/04/26/mary-kay-adds-a-little-more-green-to-addison/feed/ 0 http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/04/22/marriott-employees-help-with-earth-day-cleanup/ http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/04/22/marriott-employees-help-with-earth-day-cleanup/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:19:38 +0000 Bill Sullivan http://www.addisongreen.info/?p=1588 [/caption] About 20 Managers and Associates from Addison-area Marriott properties gathered along the railroad tracks at the intersection of Midway Rd. and Arapaho Rd. on Earth Day to spend a few hours cleaning up other people's messes. The Addison Parks Department provided the bags used for the pickup and returned later to pick up and dispose of the tied bundles.]]> [/caption] About 20 Managers and Associates from Addison-area Marriott properties gathered along the railroad tracks at the intersection of Midway Rd. and Arapaho Rd. on Earth Day to spend a few hours cleaning up other people's messes. The Addison Parks Department provided the bags used for the pickup and returned later to pick up and dispose of the tied bundles.]]> http://www.addisongreen.info/2010/04/22/marriott-employees-help-with-earth-day-cleanup/feed/ 0