Archive for 2009
Renewable Energy vs. Using Less Energy
Many people assume that when you are building green you need to have solar panels, which are very expensive, even after state and federal rebates. While it’s true that renewable energy technology is very innovative and green, I think it’s the wrong angle to attack the problem from. We should be focusing on making buildings more efficient so that they use less energy rather then figuring out an alternative way to meet their current energy needs. Read the rest of this entry »
Borne for the Biz: Why should we care?
By Landon David Chase
Everyday there are thousands, if not more, reports on just about anything in the world of business. From tech to healthcare, the oil crisis to insider trading scandal, we gain great insight into the business world through a distorted kaleidoscope of newspapers, television, and radio. The people who are mentioned, whether it be the Bernie Madoff’s of the world, to Steve Jobs, or even Warren Buffet; there’s an addictive nature to our general fascination. These people, these men and women, are entrepreneurs. Read the rest of this entry »
Green Building Doesn’t Have To Cost More
One of the biggest holdups people seem to have about making their buildings or homes green is that they have heard all sorts of rumors that green building costs a lot more. They assume that this is a rule rather than an exception and it’s simply not true. If you are smart about your material choices, design decisions, and contractor education, there is no reason why you can’t build a very green building to little or no premium over standard construction. People also don’t take into account that green buildings will cost less to operate and will command higher rents and overall value because they have been built green. Sometimes, going green can even save you money… Read the rest of this entry »
Ari Meisel Supports NY Entrepreneur Week
By: Ari Meisel
Serial Entrepreneur
Founder of LEED Pro
Entrepreneur Week is a milestone achievement for me as an entrepreneur. I started my first company when I was 12 at a time when young entrepreneur had to work very hard just to get taken seriously, now we have people who become billionaires before they graduate college and entrepreneurship is not only accepted but is encouraged in people of all ages and backgrounds. Read the rest of this entry »
