Green News

Race to the Finish

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:43:06 +0000

The “green” dream is nearly a reality. All that is needed are students to make the project complete. Here is the very latest on the Buchanan Energy Center, the first building of its kind on a California high school campus.

History Very Nearly Made

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:32:28 +0000

The historic construction is feverishly heading to the finish line. The Buchanan Energy Building is slated to be finished by mid-August. See the progress and the last little bit of Logix ICF to be covered up.

Wind Power Goes Up

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:12:27 +0000

Progress is fast, furious, and breezy at Buchanan. The new definition of an energy-efficient building is taking shape, and taking advantage of the breeze. See what we mean in our latest report.

Foam Gets Covered Up

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 09:01:32 +0000

For several months the Logix insulated concrete forms gave the Buchanan project a special glow. But now, the secret to energy savings and superior insulation design is covered up. Take a look at the progress on this historic energy-saving building in Central California.

Bamboo Bikes

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:56:45 +0000

You’re likely to see more and more green road rage and it has nothing to do with anger.

It has to do with bamboo and bikes. Bamboo bikes are becoming the rage. Bamboo is abundant, and now one Wisconsin company has found a way to make it roll down the road.

Alviston.com took a test ride on the Dylan Organic Bike. From all appearances, it’s a great ride. Here’s how the Organic Bike website describes the bike:

For the “Dylan” Bamboo Bicycle, we have removed the need for a lot of the original alloy tubing and replaced it with the fastest growing, strongest, and most renewable resource on the planet- bamboo. Not only is the bamboo natural, but it also provides a ride quality that is far more comfortable than standard alloy frames. What alloy is used for our Bamboo bikes is 100% recycled!

Look for our Green News video report on the Organic Bike in the very near future.

Alviston.com Year Three

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:50:46 +0000

Central CA-Two years ago, Alviston.com broke ground on the world wide web. Now, Alviston is a thriving Internet “city” with constantly updated green insight and information. Alviston prides itself on green clarity and common sense.

When Earth Day rolls around, it signals the day when an experienced group of green believers took a huge green step and made Alviston.com a reality.

Alviston.com video and blog information is cutting-edge green and users have responded significantly, growing the Alviston population.

Alviston.com attracts an average of 10,000 unique visitors per month. That is a quantum leap from the first days of the virtual city.

Alviston city leaders are dedicated to continued growth of the green township and offer thanks to those who remain loyal citizens.

Energy Building Transforming

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 05:54:36 +0000

Central CA-For the longest time, the new construction on the corner of the Buchanan campus looked a lot like a giant ice cooler. But now, the Logix foam blocks are getting covered up from top to bottom. The transformation on this historic construction continues to fascinate workers and observers alike.

In the Right Light

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:54:21 +0000

Central CA-Go inside the historic construction on a California campus. See the light of the Buchanan Energy Building as progress continues on this “green” wonder.

Build While the Sun Shines

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:06:31 +0000

Central CA-There are a lot of proud students, teachers and administrators on the Buchanan High School campus. A one-of-a-kind building is going up faster than ever and our exclusive look into the project continues.

Fresh & Easy …and Green

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:36:07 +0000

Central CA-It took a little longer than expected but the British food store chain, Fresh & Easy, is up and running in parts of Central California.

If a check of the website isn’t enough to show it, a visit to the store will. The place is obviously green. So much so that Fresh & Easy is actively recruiting hybrid shoppers.

This one Fresno location has two hybrid car parking spaces right at the door. A new perk for going “green” with a hybrid auto…preferred parking at Fresh & Easy. That’s just one of many green strategies used by the chain to make a dent in the food market business.

With just two slots, the store may need to hire hybrid officers to police the premium parking spots.