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Monday, June 9, 2008
Well, For Starters…
Hello, and welcome to Summer in the City. The best spot for what’s happening this summer in Waco. I’m your fun-time host Summer Shine. It’s my duty to bring you the best of summer-time events in our area. In doing so, I employ you to send in any events that you think I should check out around town to add to my blog!
The first event I would like to add is the Grand Opening of Greater Waco Chamber’s new green building. Not the typical kind of event I will be covering here but something I defiantly want to get behind. This building is remarkable. Some of the very cool and energy saving features include:
Natural lighting — with huge 9’ X 24’ skylights that “Let the sun shine in.” Cutting back on the light bill.
A White roof — which helps to lower cooling costs because it reflects heat.
Solar power — energy provided by the most powerful energy source in our universe.
Low V.O.C. — this is paint and carpet that are made with volatile organic compounds which has fewer emissions and makes for a healthier work environment.
And my personal favorite:
The Living roof — this is literally a garden on the roof of the first floor. Not only does it provide a great view from the second story windows, but it also absorbs air pollution and stores carbon.
All in all this new building stands out in the cities ever growing demand for a cleaner, more livable community. Way to go, Chamber!!! Hopefully builders and big companies will follow your lead.
Thanks for reading. Keep an eye out for my video blog, coming soon.
God bless our summer.
