Comments on Sustainability@UIC: How is Lincoln Hall Going Green?

It sounds like the whole building could be self su...

2011-05-24T02:49:11.203-05:00

It sounds like the whole building could be self sufficient with just a little more work.

David - LEDs were not used in Lincoln Hall. The...

2010-09-20T16:57:55.211-05:00

David -

LEDs were not used in Lincoln Hall. The building uses high-efficiency Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs).

I'd be curious to know what type of "ener...

2010-09-18T13:50:42.305-05:00

I'd be curious to know what type of "energy efficient lighting" has been used. LED technology has improved by leaps and bounds in the past couple of years, but so far people are still put off by the initial costs. When you look at the overall savings and the quality of light, these days quality LED lighting is really a no-brainer if the lights are being used at least 10 hours per day.

They should have possibility of using aInduction Heater at Linkcoln Hall as well, would greatly reduce electricity costs.

Solar systems are such a worthy green product. So...

2010-08-25T20:01:48.238-05:00

Solar systems are such a worthy green product. Some places just do not have wind. I would love solar heating in my home to save on underfloor heating. Great blog post.

Lincoln Hall using a geothermal system to heat and...

2010-07-26T09:13:37.181-05:00

Lincoln Hall using a geothermal system to heat and cool the air in the building is fantastic. The solar panels will be good but they won't have the same impact as the geothermal system. Keep pushing the newest ideas continuing to improve the building. Consider better RValue in the flooring and a wind turbine. Going green is not a fad particularly if it reduces operational costs. http://sustainableflooringexpert.blogspot.com/

Solar energy is really the perfect energy saving r...

2010-04-07T16:21:16.333-05:00

Solar energy is really the perfect energy saving resource which can be utilized in many ways like for heating water through solar water heater, solar panels, photovoltaic systems, solar power panels & DIY Solar panels. As the global temperature is rising to save environment utilizing renewable sources of energy is the best way for giving boost to Go Green revolution.

Some great ideas in this post. What's your opi...

2010-01-11T09:33:41.451-06:00

Some great ideas in this post. What's your opinion of people who say that "going green" is just a fad? I mean, there's the part of it that saves money and what not, but as far as environmental impact, I don't see how it COULDN'T make a difference -- even if ultimately minimal in the grand scheme of things. Anyway, thanks for this post.

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2009-12-17T22:33:47.061-06:00

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Adding a wind turbine could also be very helpful. ...

2009-12-09T16:30:39.734-06:00

Adding a wind turbine could also be very helpful. I Believe they produce more energy then solar, but I may be wrong.