The new building is being designed to green standards, he said, which means maximizing energy efficiency and using recycled materials.

"But designing something beautiful that people love is more important than meeting some green standard."

At their back rode a young herald on a white horse holding high the gray and green standard.

In 2000 state legislators approved a state tax credit for new or rehabilitated buildings that meet green standards.

However with newer advances in technology 2-strokes have begun to burn cleaner and pass stricter green standards.

The Fatimids used a green standard, as well as white with gold inlay.

Really exceptional things are considered the "gold standard," but in building, there's a growing "green standard" to meet and exceed.

"Furthermore, by practicing what we preach, we're teaching our students to be innovative professionals who use green standards."

Is zinc the new green standard for building?

Staff will be awarded an annual prize for doing their share to help us set a "green standard" of excellence.