As eco-savvy as the earthquake-prone Left Coast might be, it's probably safe to bet that going green won't be the first thing to come to mind when the Big One hits Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, or San Francisco. Nevertheless, green-building advocates and disaster planners are finding common ground as they try to convince cost-conscious building owners that keeping a building operational after a punishing quake or other disaster makes economic and environmental sense. Developers and architects already earn green-building kudos for outfitting structures with solar panels and ... Read More