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In Green Building, You Can’t Separate Energy and Health

Image Credit: Green Building Advisor From LEED towers to single family houses, the problem is the same; Some complain that the buildings don’t save enough energy. Building envelope expert Joe Lstiburek complains that LEED wants buildings to be too ventilated. Why? “Because of activists on the LEED committee that say everything in a building is unhealthy and sick.” Meanwhile, others complain that sealing up buildings a… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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In Green Building, You Can’t Separate Energy and Health

Water Tower Repurposed Into House With Lots Of Stairs

Photos: Jasmine Van Hevel, Mauro Brigham and Olivier Papegnies via archdaily A landmark water tower in the Belgian village of Steenokkerzeel has demonstrated again that almost any structure can be repurposed; in this case it has been converted into a single family house and meeting facility. Some might be a bit nervous living in it, such a tall structure so close to the airport, but if you like watching planes it is the place to be. The living room is on the… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Water Tower Repurposed Into House With Lots Of Stairs