EPA Invites You to Take the ENERGY STAR Challenge
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the ENERGY STAR Challenge for architects to help clients improve energy performance by designing buildings to earn the ENERGY STAR. The challenge offers an opportunity for architecture firms to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable design by preventing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change, in keeping with the AIA’s Position Statement on Sustainable Practice.

kiplinger connection
The economy • Tech costs • Small business
Energy industry: Commercial staying up; housing slump means better materials prices. Tech costs: Business prices down, domain names up. Small business: Selling your firm when you retire? Start now.

Taking Care of Business
“Dealing with the Wait for Hot Water” generated two thoughtful responses last week worth sharing.