Comments on: Boston Apple Store http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/14/boston-apple-store/ TheAppleBlog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:44:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Ciccone http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/14/boston-apple-store/#comment-116752 Ciccone Fri, 16 May 2008 17:51:21 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3274#comment-116752 The Apple Store in Chicago also has a grass rooftop. And to be quite honest, this isn't a particuarly novel idea. The grass roof has been put into practice with good regularity for around ten years. Also, having a grass rooftop does make it 'green' as in 'eco-friendly' becuase it gives it a more preferable SRI (solar reflectance index) and thus reduces what is known as the heat-island effect. Under a rating system implemented by the USGBC called LEED, it also maximizes open space and reduces the building's footprint (not to be confused with carbon footprint). The Apple Store in Chicago also has a grass rooftop. And to be quite honest, this isn’t a particuarly novel idea. The grass roof has been put into practice with good regularity for around ten years. Also, having a grass rooftop does make it ‘green’ as in ‘eco-friendly’ becuase it gives it a more preferable SRI (solar reflectance index) and thus reduces what is known as the heat-island effect. Under a rating system implemented by the USGBC called LEED, it also maximizes open space and reduces the building’s footprint (not to be confused with carbon footprint).

]]> By: RainyDayInterns http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/14/boston-apple-store/#comment-116742 RainyDayInterns Fri, 16 May 2008 11:35:26 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3274#comment-116742 Here are a few shots of "opening day" the Apple Store on Boylston Street. We were quite impressed with the energy of the staff and crowd. The central staircase is simply stunning. A great addition to Boston. http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2008/Home/May/RDMHomeMay08W3.htm#OpeningDay Here are a few shots of “opening day” the Apple Store on Boylston Street. We were quite impressed with the energy of the staff and crowd. The central staircase is simply stunning. A great addition to Boston.

http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2008/Home/May/RDMHomeMay08W3.htm#OpeningDay

]]> By: Slade Hurd http://theappleblog.com/2008/05/14/boston-apple-store/#comment-116707 Slade Hurd Thu, 15 May 2008 00:12:33 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/?p=3274#comment-116707 So two things, Whos going to keep it up i mean I wouldnt like the weeds and stuff growing. Maybe they will invent a new romba concept for the yard. Can I mow it, maybe get some Apple perks for keeping it up lol. Just found humor in the whole thing. So two things, Whos going to keep it up i mean I wouldnt like the weeds and stuff growing. Maybe they will invent a new romba concept for the yard.
Can I mow it, maybe get some Apple perks for keeping it up lol.

Just found humor in the whole thing.

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