Tuesday, December 02, 2008
In Meridian, a Start-up company can now enjoy the luxury of high-tech - affordable space built GREEN - and free coffee all day and night. VengaWorks also premiers UltraTouch as the insulation of choice for a healthy environment that offers Ultra sound insulation for privacy.
Idaho Blue's Insulation UltraTouch: Inspired by Nature...Designed for Performance.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 5:31 AM |
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Sunday, November 02, 2008
Yellowstone Business Partnership is Happening!
Not Just for Idaho, Montana and Wyoming... Cutting The Line in the Sand for the United States, in concert with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
| Posted by Katy Slater at 9:08 PM |
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Watching the Sting-rays and Phillies?
Nothing to do with sports, but why are there two conferences in the same weekend?
Isn't there One Agenda?
| Posted by Katy Slater at 9:41 PM |
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When it comes to the average consumer, just plant trees!
| Posted by Katy Slater at 9:28 PM |
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Yes, we have freedom of speech, religion, the right to bear arms...
Anyone can start a business!
Did you know the United State Postal Service also makes us free?
| Posted by Katy Slater at 3:18 PM |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
What about a commodity becoming a monopoly?
| Posted by Katy Slater at 3:48 AM |
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The Unknown Ideal. 1946, with Greenspan 1962.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 3:37 AM |
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008
The American dollar bill hasn't changed at all.. "In God We Trust".
| Posted by Katy Slater at 8:19 AM |
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Inspired by Nature... Designed for Performance
| Posted by Katy Slater at 8:04 AM |
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
I spent the most interesting day with OldenKamp Construction, Geoff and Josh! (Really nice guys!)
We looked at four of their homes in different stages of construction. These fellows are forging the way with energy efficiency, making improvements with every home, defining basis of Green Building, and energy efficient construction techniques.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 9:11 AM |
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
All Green Homes are Energy Efficient, but not all Energy Efficient Homes are Green
| Posted by Katy Slater at 5:52 PM |
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
A few weeks ago, one of Idaho's House Representatives formed an informal group from "LEEDers" , a sub-association of the USGBC - Idaho Chapter, to look at Sustainability and proposed legislation. In taking roles to research best practices for living sustainably, THIS is an attempt put some structure to a proposed model for change. (Credit to Green Foundation's library & book by Linda Hubbard: Conscious Evolution)
By no means is it perfect. The government can not be expected to do everything for a Sustainable Future. But the government has the data we need, and private industry has the ability.
Hold on....(Idaho)...
| Posted by Katy Slater at 7:03 PM |
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
... we don't begin slashing carbon emissions very soon. Tomorrow, August 21, 2008 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Doubletree Riverside
| Posted by Katy Slater at 4:04 PM |
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
With so much information about "Green" it gets confusing? Tell me about it!
| Posted by Katy Slater at 12:45 PM |
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Sunday, June 01, 2008
"Now coming to a Town Near You: Voices of Urban Sprawl" A young writer, Gina Olszowski writes to share the human toll of suburbia's land grab.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 2:52 AM |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Today is Earth Day. Let's all think about how we can contribute to Stewarding the Earth, and Sky, Water and Wind. A place we call home...
| Posted by Katy Slater at 9:50 PM |
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Sunday, April 06, 2008
Not just a trend anymore, Green is becoming recognized as a core business strategy. Companies need to focus on finding what makes sense for their own style, and their target market.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 8:52 PM |
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Tuesday, April 01, 2008
"We have been very happy with the results of UltraTouch in our homes. For customers who want the best in insulation Ultratouch is the answer, and it is environmentally friendly!" - David Bowman, Dimension Building Co.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 10:00 AM |
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Monday, February 25, 2008
This conference is for anyone who is interested in building with comfort, health and efficiency, says Ken Eklund, principal energy specialist with the Idaho Office of Energy Resources.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 7:46 PM |
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Saturday, February 23, 2008
Sound, or acoustical attenuation, is something we are all sensitive to. Quality Insulation, such as UltraTouch, can act as a barrier to sound waves.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 1:18 PM |
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Given a choice, why would you put a labeled carcinogen into the walls of your home or office building?
| Posted by Katy Slater at 10:08 AM |
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
95%of Mortgage Brokers at seminar in Boise agree: "Green will sell in 2008."
The Boise, US Green Building Council held training for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED). A extra session was added because the demand was so high, an approx. 80 additional professionals were included.
Are you Energy Wise and providing Healthy Environments?
| Posted by Katy Slater at 11:50 AM |
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Thursday, February 07, 2008
Rock Star blogging is much more than words in cyber space.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 5:26 PM |
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Monday, February 04, 2008
Paper, Cotton, Glass... LEEDer's know the difference.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 5:56 PM |
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Friday, December 21, 2007
Professional Training ($) will be offered January 18th at Idaho Power from 8am - 5pm, sponsored by the Idaho Chapter of the US Green Building Council. Instruction from practicing professionals will help unravel the importance of green principals so important to green building.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 11:48 AM |
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Trey's concept and creation of Building Credibility.com has top industry professionals contributing, provides a dynamic tool for the world community's use and maybe the kinetic energy to make a difference. Think Globally, Act Locally.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 10:05 PM |
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Friday, December 14, 2007
The Idaho Environmental Summit was hosted this week to facilitate achievement of a healthy environment. Public Agencies are leading the way to strengthening the Spirit of Idaho.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 9:01 AM |
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Monday, December 10, 2007
Idaho Blue Insulation joins the existing and emerging group of conscientious and
forward-thinking green industry leaders as the Spotlight focuses on Remodeling Green.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 9:46 PM |
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Friday, December 07, 2007
Trend setting the Gem State has but to look at the great Cities of the World. There's still time: we are at the cusp of the industrial revolution and a world wide effort for environmental consciousness.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 9:18 AM |
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Friday, November 30, 2007
Predicting trends is like using the stock market's moving averages as indicators. Unlike fashion trends or building trends, the "sustainable" trend is not a new.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 11:45 AM |
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Friday, November 23, 2007
A well insulated Boise home will prevent snow and frost from melting on the roof top.
| Posted by Katy Slater at 8:14 AM |
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Friday, November 16, 2007
What's in store for you listening to the thoughts of Katy Slater?
| Posted by Katy Slater at 12:44 PM |
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