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New University of Florida program helps developers build environmentally friendly communities

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the boom in residential construction alters the landscape and boosts demand for energy and water, a new University of Florida program is helping developers build communities that protect the environment while maintaining the economic benefits of growth.

Filed under Architecture, Environment, Florida, Research on Tuesday, October 4, 2005.

Office of Sustainability to preserve UF campus for future generations

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To meet the needs of today’s University of Florida community without compromising its future generations of students, faculty and staff, UF has announced it will open an Office of Sustainability.

Filed under Agriculture, Architecture, Education, Environment, Florida, InsideUF (Campus), Research on Wednesday, September 21, 2005.

UF researchers take pulse of Hurricane Dennis

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers working on at least two separate projects helped gauge Hurricane Dennis’ fury Saturday and Sunday.

Filed under Architecture, Engineering, Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Monday, July 11, 2005.

Research: Florida getting better at protecting homes from hurricanes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New Florida homes withstood last year’s four hurricanes better than their older counterparts — thanks in large measure to continued improvements in the state’s hurricane building code, say University of Florida engineers.

Filed under Architecture, Engineering, Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, June 28, 2005.

UF professors collaborate with tribe to design eagle aviary

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For centuries, the Zuni Pueblo Indian tribe of New Mexico has been caring for eagles and collecting their feathers for use in tribal ceremonies. An aviary designed by a University of Florida professor ensures that tradition will continue for generations to come.

Filed under Architecture, Religion, Research on Thursday, March 3, 2005.