Looks like Blacksburg Transit is putting their money where their mouth
is - hybrid electric FTW!
Wonderings and General Absurdity
Looks like Blacksburg Transit is putting their money where their mouth
is - hybrid electric FTW!
Who wants 50 acres in Montgomery County?
... the [Blacksburg] Motor Company building has received Platinum LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the first building in Southwest Virginia to receive this highest standard of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and the sixth in the state.
The renovation was certainly controversial, but it's nice to see sustainable design being emphasized ...
Great look at some of the features behind the 2010 Solar Decathlon Europe winner Lumenhaus, from Virginia Tech.
Judging by the number of times I've not had cars stop while I'm in a crosswalk, this might be helpful.
From: Sue Steeves, University Relations
Tours of Virginia Tech's Lumenhaus
You’re invited to discover how small house has made a big impression on the world.
Virginia Tech’s solar house, Lumenhaus, which won the Solar Decathlon in Madrid, Spain, by showing how its design can contribute to helping the environment while offering a comfortable living style has returned to campus.
The house will be open for tours starting Friday, Sept. 3 through Oct. 1. The hours are Mondays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The tours are free and are open to the public. Virginia Tech Lumenhaus is located on the outer Drillfield, which is between the Drillfield and the Wright House.
For more information, contact Steeves at (540) 231-5224. Read the related spotlight: Virginia Tech Lumenhaus advances solar research in winning ways
