Working to transform the built environment in ways that provide for the ecological,
economic, and social needs of the present without compromising those of the
future.
Latest News
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U Of MN Takes 5th Place in Solar Decathlon Competition
CSBR staff Jonee Kulman Brigham and Dan Handeen have been actively
involved the the Solar Decathlon project. They are part of an
interdisciplinary team that worked very hard to accomplish a 5th place
standing in the competition. Congratulations to all!
More information →
www.solardecathlon.umn.edu →
www.solardecathlon.org →
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Singh Recieves Fellowships
Virajita Singh has been awarded two fellowships for 2009-10: the Buckman Fellowship in Leadership and Philanthropy and a Multicultural Teaching and Learning Fellowship. Singh is currently involved in developing a program within CSBR that engages students from the College of Design to help communities, non-profits, and local governments interested in implementing sustainable goals.
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CSBR Staff Receive LEED Accreditation
CSBR staff and fellows Kerry Haglund, Dan Handeen, Rolf Jacobson, Garrett Mosiman, Rachel O'Malley, and Patrick Smith have all received USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System accreditation.
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Carmody & Mosiman Win Awards
John Carmody has won the 2009 Outstanding Outreach Award from the College of Design.
Garrett Mosiman was awarded the ARCC Jonathan King Student Medal.
More information →
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Grant from the McKnight Foundation
CSBR was awarded a two year grant from the McKnight Foundation to support our work on sustainable affordable housing. The funds will be used to expand our online resources, continue our technical assistance to Minnesota Housing and their funding partners; and develop 20 case studies of exemplary regional projects.
More information on the
Minnesota Sustainable Housing Initiative →
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