Little Green Festival
November 14, 2008
Kohler Class Six Flushing System
November 6, 2008
The Bold New Look of Kohler
A look at the benefits of the Class Six Flushing System, featuring extraordinary performance and complete cleanliness.
Kohler Dual Flush Toilets
November 6, 2008
The Bold New Look of Kohler
A look at the benefits of Kohler Toliets with Dual Flush Technology, featuring significant water saving and contemporary styling.
Commercial Water Conservation
November 6, 2008
The Bold New Look of Kohler
A look at innovative, stylish and durable Kohler commercial products that save water and costs.
Water Conservation
November 6, 2008
The Bold New Look of Kohler
An introduction to products that help save water in the kitchen and bathroom, including toilets and faucets.
Eco-Friendly Products
November 6, 2008
The Bold New Look of Kohler
Kohler senior staff engineer Rob Zimmerman discusses water conservation and select water-saving products.
BNIM Wins International Green Award
November 6, 2008
American firm BNIM wins international green award for Greensburg, Kansas
LONDON (June 16, 2008)—The Greensburg Sustainable Comprehensive Plan, created by BNIM
Architects and the City of Greensburg, Kansas has been awarded the 2008 Sustainable Cities Award.
The Plan was developed to provide a sustainable framework for rebuilding the town that was leveled by an EF-5 tornado one year ago. Some of the key recommendations include planning for a 100% renewable supply of electricity, decreasing the town’s carbon footprint, rebuilding City projects to LEED Platinum standards, increasing the town economic vitality, and maintaining the vibrant cultural heritage of Greensburg’s people. It is the town’s vision to become a model for sustainability in America. [Read more]
Conservation Innovation
November 5, 2008
The Bold New Look of Kohler
Kohler Co. executive vice president David Kohler discusses the company’s commitment to water conservation and sustainable living.
BNIM Announces Groundbreaking of Greensburg Facility
November 5, 2008
BNIM Announces Groundbreaking of LEED Platinum Registered Greensburg School Facility
New Educational and Public Use Facility Designed by BNIM to Embody Sustainability
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (October 29, 2008)—BNIM today announced the groundbreaking for an energy efficient and highly sustainable K-12 school facility in Greensburg, Kan. Designed by BNIM, the project is targeted for a LEED Platinum rating, the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest level of certification. Governor Sebelius, BNIM’s Casey Cassias and other representatives attended a groundbreaking ceremony on Main Street today in Greensburg. [Read more]
BNIM Awarded National Research Grant
November 5, 2008
BNIM Awarded National Research Grant from U.S. Green Building Council
BNIM to Lead Study on Best Management Practices (BMPs) for On-site Stormwater Management
Kansas City (September 22, 2008)—With finite supply and increasing global demand for fresh water, the management and reuse of stormwater has become one of the most critical environmental concerns in the building design industry. Last week, the U.S. Green Building Council announced the recipients of its 2008 Green Building Research Fund Grants, the first grants of its kind in the green building industry. BNIM’s research proposal, which focuses on managing stormwater around building sites, was among the handful of research proposals selected to share the $2 million grant fund. [Read more]
