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The American Institute of Architects Recognizes 1315 Peachtree Street, Atlanta

Green Building in Atlanta is on the rise. The American Institute of Architects has recognized 1315 Peachtree Street in its “AIA Top Ten” for 2012. Learn more about the building below from some excerpts…[Click here to read more...]

Learn About New Urbanism

New Urbanism is a concept that is sweeping the nation and popping up in more and more developments right here in Atlanta: Glenwood Park, Edgewood Retail District, and the in-progress Ponce City Market (City Hall East) for a few examples. At Urban Eco Group, we fully believe in this developmental theory (as shown in our work with the Glenwood Park projects), and are working towards new opportunities in Grant Park…[Click here to read more...]

World’s 1st Zero-Carbon Building Opened in Seoul

South Korea is showing off what it says is the world’s first totally eco-friendly business building…[Click here to read more...]

Redesigning the Office Break Room

The modern workspace has changed a great deal in recent decades and years. Depending on the size of your business, where you’re located and the size of your office, you might have a break room or kitchen area. These are increasingly popular amongst businesses as it helps maintain a happy and motivated…[Click here to read more...]

Love is in the air: Church Construction

Just in time for Valentine’s Day and the start to another beautiful spring, remember that love is in the air! Wedding bells will be ringing in the springtime, so let Urban Eco Group help with your small- or large-scale church, temple, mosque, or other worship facility construction or renovation! Whether you are going for an ultra modern look, something more traditional, or renovating an older building…[Click here to read more...]

Park Pride Conference 2013: Activating Parks for Healthy Communities

Park Pride is hosting its 12th Annual Parks and Greenspace Conference at the Atlanta Botanical Garden on March 25, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. They have scheduled a host of excellent speakers who will share case study examples of park and greenspace solutions that specifically address the mission and the conference theme, “Activating Parks for Healthy Communities.” This conference promises to offer a unique educational experience through presentations and tours that explore how parks are essential to a community’s physical, mental, emotional and economic health….[Click here to read more...]

Five new green technology innovations from the U.S.

Check out this article highlighting some of the latest technology. You can apply these edge-breaking technology not only to your home, but to “greenovate” your office and work place. Things like a new electronic thermostat control and  a new light switch design will largely help you and your building reduce carbon footprint…[Click here to read more...]

New Green Building Practices in China

Dan Winey of Gensler describes his company’s sustainable skyscraper design for Shanghai Tower, which was conceptualized as multiple neighborhoods stacked vertically.This is a glimpse into the one-hour-long conference where leading green design specialists discuss green building practices in China at Scaling Up: From Green Buildings to Green Cities in the US and China…[Click here to read more...]

Color could affect office mood

Did you know that the simple choice of color on the office walls could affect the mood of the employees in the building? Check out this article that focuses on the trend of bright colors that pop for the work place…[Click here to read more...]