Retrofitting

by | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "R"

Retrofitting The process of rethinking a development plan after completion to include newer features, such as green or eco-friendly features.

Ridership Shed

by | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "R"

Ridership Shed The area surrounding a mass transit embarkation point, such as a rail station or bus stop, from which riders are drawn. Refers to both the area and number of riders.

Runoff

by | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "R"

Runoff A natural form of bringing debris and sediment into water, runoff is the natural formation of streams after precipitation that carries contaminants to a larger water source.

R-Value Upgrades

by | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "R"

R-Value Upgrades Improved or added insulation in the attic or exterior walls to improve the R-value of the building envelope. An R-value indicates an insulation’s resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating...
Sealed Combustion Fireplace / Woodstove

Sealed Combustion Fireplace / Woodstove

by | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

Sealed Combustion Fireplace / Woodstove A sealed combustion fireplace or woodstove that gets its combustion air from outside of the home and exhausts 100 percent of the combustion by-products to the outside. This eliminates the likelihood of...