Autodesk Launches Online Game on Green Building

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Did you know the number one source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States is buildings? In fact, 38 percent of all carbon emissions in America come from powering our buildings, and according to McKinsey & Company, energy efficiency measures alone can tackle about half the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 60 to 90 percent by the year 2050.

But, what can be done to spread the word? How can engineers, architects, landlords, and the like –as well as the general public –be encouraged to address building performance? Autodesk, the California-based software design firm recently launched an online , called RETROFITS , to help educate everyone–from industry professionals to teachers, parents and students –about green building issues.

Designed as half quiz show and half fast finger action, REFTROFITS builds awareness about the benefits of green building renovation as players compete for a place on the high points leader board. You can play it right here.

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Brad says:

/facepalm

 
# January 2, 2010 at 14:06
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dh says:

@Brad- ROFL

I concur.

 
# January 2, 2010 at 14:10
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jp says:

i hope this was meant for 8 year olds…

 
# January 3, 2010 at 00:38
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AIA Europe says:

RT @AIAJacksonville: RT @archdaily Autodesk Launches Online Game on Green Building http://bit.ly/8cscIj

 
# January 3, 2010 at 08:27
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Autodesk Launches Online Game on Green Building. http://bit.ly/7MqIWf

 
# January 3, 2010 at 18:31
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RT @nicholaspatten: Autodesk Launches Online Game on Green Building. http://bit.ly/7MqIWf

 
# January 3, 2010 at 18:32
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Jen Corbett says:

Liking this convergence of gaming for social good: Autodesk Launches Online Game on Green Building. http://bit.ly/7MqIWf rt @nicholaspatten

 
# January 3, 2010 at 18:35
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RT @mstewartjr: RT @nicholaspatten: Autodesk Launches Online Game on Green Building. http://bit.ly/7MqIWf

 
# January 3, 2010 at 18:53
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Kirby Meindl says:

This is too funny: RT @nicholaspatten -Autodesk Launches Online Game on Green Building. http://bit.ly/7MqIWf

 
# January 4, 2010 at 00:23
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shaderlight says:

RT @NicholasPatten: Autodesk Launches Online Game on Green Building. http://bit.ly/7MqIWf

 
# January 4, 2010 at 05:34
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My Client, Autodesk, Launches Online Game on Green Building – http://ow.ly/Syox – #CRE #Green

 
# January 4, 2010 at 16:36
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Jason Hunt says:

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# January 5, 2010 at 23:16
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Reading: "Autodesk Launches Online Game on Green Building | ArchDaily"( http://twitthis.com/t8wg2a )

 
# May 22, 2010 at 14:09
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PSP Systems says:

Nice thinking about teach kids …. gaming is good to learn something…till now games create violation…but i like this green building game….

 
# May 28, 2010 at 03:03
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