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• Podcast: Prefinishing Green Flooring with Carlisle

  Posted by ChadCassin

  Green Talk Radio recently had Lindsay Barczuk as a guest. She spoke with Sean Daily about the environment considerations of Carlisle's Prefinished Flooring as well as our daily green practices.  

  Give it a listen and let us know what you think.

  Posted on May 9, 2008 at 12:55 PM in Green Building • (0) Comments

• From Apple Farm to Reclaimed “Green” Flooring

  Posted by Don Carlisle

  Reclaimed wood floors are a popular option for homeowners and for public buildings as well. The floors give a sense of history to any building. We understand the importance of maintaining that history. A good example of this is the flooring that we have reclaimed from the Guerrant Family Plantation and Algoma Apple Packing Farm.
  
  Two hundred and fifty years ago the 3,000-acre plantation and farm was the site of 100 buildings. The apples grown on this land near Boones Mill, Va., were harvested and shipped to England and played a role in the nourishment of soldiers from the Civil War to the Second World War. Today only a few buildings made from the plantation trees almost three centuries ago remain, but the wood from these structures are still playing vital roles in today’s construction. It’s the story of the Many Lives of An Apple Farm Tree and the Green alternatives it provides for your home.
  
  Their first lifetime was spent as majestic trees providing shelter and shade for forest animals as an integral part in the eco-system. They grew to great proportions and were likely more than 200 to 300 years old before being harvested.
  
  Their second lifetime was spent as components of the Apple Farm’s many buildings: the large packing barn where apples were prepared for shipment to England was built of chestnut; the farmhand’s quarters were constructed of heart pine; and the main building was oak.
  
  
  

  Posted on April 21, 2008 at 01:06 PM in Green Building • (0) Comments

• 55,000 Ways To Live Greener

  Posted by Lindsay Barczuk

  In the spirit of Earth Day, Carlisle has challenged its employees to commit to greening one aspect of their personal lives.  We figure that, over the course of 365 days, our 150+ employees will reduce the drain on natural resources in over 55,000 ways!

  Some of the suggestions we made are:

• Bring in a coffee mug and stop using the paper/styrofoam cups
• Buy reusable bags instead of using paper or plastic at the store
• Switch from incandescent to compact fluorescent light bulbs
• Walk or take public transportation instead of driving once a week
• Support local business to cut back on transportation demands
• Buy organic - you'll reduce the amount of pesticides in our food chain
• Step up your recycling
• If you are having a baby, consider cloth diapers
• Bank online - stop your paper statements
• Remove yourself from mailing lists

Do any of you plan on participating in a similar commitment?  Do you have any other suggestions of simple ways to make a difference?

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 12:08 PM in Green Building • (0) Comments

• LEED vs. Energy Star Ratings

  Posted by Lindsay Barczuk

  Green Building Programs and Standards are emerging everywhere.  While many are casually compiled and branded, there are a lot of strong programs out there.  Two of the leading programs are LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and EnergyStar.

  The LEED Program is a product of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council).  I think the LEED is strong for two reasons: 1) it takes into consideration different building types - there are different LEED programs for Homes, Schools, Retail, Healthcare, and more; and 2) it considers a broad scope of Green Building objectives - including Materials & Resources, Water Efficiency, Site Sustainability, and Indoor Environmental Quality.  In contrast, the LEED program has been criticized for 1) having limited emphasis on lifecycle analysis; and 2) demanding a higher implementation cost.

  Energy Star, on the other hand, is a residential program that focuses primarily on energy efficiency and indoor air quality.  This program appeals to homeowners because it evaluates and makes recommendations on improving the heating, cooling, and water systems within a home - all of these improvements will translate into savings on the energy bill.  This government program also offers tax benefits to subscribers - another popular and tangible enhancement.  Unfortunately, this program does not consider other Green Building objectives, like Material or Site Selection.

  Have any of you been a part of one of these or another Green Building program?  What was your experience like?

  Posted on April 17, 2008 at 10:42 AM in Green Building • (2) Comments

• Trees vs. Solar Panels: A Green Dilemma

  Posted by Lindsay Barczuk

  As green initiatives are implemented into our communities, I think we'll see more and more unexpected contradictions. In this case, we are talking about the tree vs. the solar panel. The New York Times recently reported on an incident in California, in which one neighbor's treasured redwoods block the direct sunlight from hitting another neighbor's solar panels. The battle culminated in a courtroom and a judge ordered that the tree growing neighbors must ensure that no more than 10% of the panels are blocked - risking fines of $1000/day for infringement.

  Not too long ago, I read about a similar issue in local Denver. Have any of you come across your own versions of this impending dilemma?

  Posted on April 8, 2008 at 04:36 PM in Green Building • (0) Comments

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