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April 13, 2007

Green building: Ready for the next challenge?

  • Some people are pushing now for living buildings, which make their own water and energy.
    • By KATIE ZEMTSEFF
    Journal Staff Reporter

    Image courtesy of BNIM Architects
    The Cambrian Project at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario, is designed to be a living building. In addition to green roofs, it has a curved wall to accelerate air flow and prevent heat loss while saving energy.

    Proponents of what is called the “living building challenge” say buildings can be self-sufficient and produce all the energy and water they need.


     
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