Comments on: SAN FRANCISCO’S CIVIC TOWER: Greenest Of Them All http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:48:56 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Jorgehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/comment-page-1/#comment-45506 Jorge Sat, 12 May 2007 00:00:52 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/#comment-45506 Funny that you should mention CH2, we did a feature on it a little while ago, and I agree it's one of the best buildings in my opinion. See: http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/03/13/ch2-australias-greenest-building/ Funny that you should mention CH2, we did a feature on it a little while ago, and I agree it’s one of the best buildings in my opinion. See: http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/03/13/ch2-australias-greenest-building/

]]> By: GhoulManhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/comment-page-1/#comment-45443 GhoulMan Fri, 11 May 2007 13:06:36 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/#comment-45443 This building seems like its adopting all the right ideas even if there is potential for more. Im from Australia, we have the greenstar rating system over here, similar to LEED. We have a pretty good example of a 'green' building called CH2 Melbourne or Council House 2. You should check it out, I think its taking lots of steps in the right direction.:) This building seems like its adopting all the right ideas even if there is potential for more. Im from Australia, we have the greenstar rating system over here, similar to LEED. We have a pretty good example of a ‘green’ building called CH2 Melbourne or Council House 2. You should check it out, I think its taking lots of steps in the right direction.

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]]> By: Jenniferhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/comment-page-1/#comment-44121 Jennifer Thu, 26 Apr 2007 04:32:26 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/#comment-44121 Sounds like they are using greywater Kyle. It may not be as green as possible but a great start. Maybe they could grow food in the greenhouses. Sounds like they are using greywater Kyle. It may not be as green as possible but a great start. Maybe they could grow food in the greenhouses.

]]> By: kylehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/comment-page-1/#comment-44090 kyle Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:35:44 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/#comment-44090 i don't see how this goes far enough to meet what the city proclaims. how about on-site power generation? how about on-site water treatment, and greywater re-use. passive ventilation strategies could be huge in a building like this - operable windows etc. cool looking building though!! i don’t see how this goes far enough to meet what the city proclaims. how about on-site power generation? how about on-site water treatment, and greywater re-use. passive ventilation strategies could be huge in a building like this – operable windows etc. cool looking building though!!

]]> By: Architect Leo Mac Enderhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/comment-page-1/#comment-44043 Architect Leo Mac Ender Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:23:53 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/#comment-44043 Wind Turbines along parts of the building, Can´t see it, where is it ? Show us, please... Wind Turbines along parts of the building, Can´t see it, where is it ?
Show us, please…

]]> By: betty76http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/comment-page-1/#comment-44028 betty76 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:56:17 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/#comment-44028 Good point, Richie. What's the priority? The greenest building ever? Or creating an inviting and comfortable environment for occupants? Good point, Richie. What’s the priority? The greenest building ever? Or creating an inviting and comfortable environment for occupants?

]]> By: Richiehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/comment-page-1/#comment-44020 Richie Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:10:43 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/04/23/san-franciscos-civic-tower-greenest-of-them-all/#comment-44020 It seems petty cool. It would be nicer if occupants could open the windows though ? It only seems to be 14 stories tall. So why not design in windows that can open, or at least partially open ? Isn't the 'greenest' of all 'green' elements fresh air ? It seems petty cool. It would be nicer if occupants could open the windows though ? It only seems to be 14 stories tall. So why not design in windows that can open, or at least partially open ? Isn’t the ‘greenest’ of all ‘green’ elements fresh air ?

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