Tag Archives: Green Building

Making an American Water Heater: Lessons in Integrated Design

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Abe Kruger

The Atlantic recently ran an article about the return of manufacturing jobs to the US. The growth of jobs is clearly positive news for the US economy, but what really interested me was the process GE went through to actually … Continue reading →

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Request for Training Assistance

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Abe Kruger

As many of you know, I’m pursuing a Masters in Building Construction at Georgia Tech. What you might not know is that I’m teaching a residential green building course this summer! The course is cross-listed for both undergraduate and graduate … Continue reading →

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Bringing New Life to Briarcliff Summit

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Abe Kruger

Anyone living in Atlanta is familiar with the 9-story Briarcliff Summit building on the corner of Ponce de Leon Ave and North Highland Ave. Depending on where you strike your gaze it’s either a gorgeous 1920’s building with lovely decorative … Continue reading →

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McGraw Hill’s Construction Outlook

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Abe Kruger

Last week Harvey M. Bernstein, Vice President of Industry Insights and Alliances, McGraw-Hill Construction, gave a lively presentation at Georgia Tech. His talk was titled Construction Outlook: Key Trends Shaping the Future of the Design and Construction Industry. Mr. Bernstein … Continue reading →

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The Goal of Education and a Boy’s Love for Toilets

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Abe Kruger

The goal of education is prepare students for the challenges of life (both professionally and personally). This noble view may seem best suited for primary and secondary education, but I believe it’s just as relevant for professional training. This video … Continue reading →

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LEED Funding Cut for Department of Defense

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Abe Kruger

Over the years the US Government has grown to become one of the largest supporters of LEED building certification. While many may assume this is due to some radical lefty conspiracy, it was in fact George W. Bush who signed … Continue reading →

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Report from the Annual ENERGY STAR Utility Sponsors Meeting

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Abe Kruger

Last week was the annual ENERGY STAR Utility Sponsors Meeting. Attendees included representatives from the EPA, DOE, gas and electric utilities, program implementers, and other ENERGY STAR sponsors. I represented GoodCents and our utility partners. This year it was held in … Continue reading →

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The Nature of this Blog

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Abe Kruger

The purpose of this blog is to provide me with an outlet to share my experiences within the green building community. In 2009 I founded Kruger Sustainability Group (KSG) to provide green building training, consulting and curriculum development for colleges, … Continue reading →

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