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A roundup of green building news, including a green construction survey and carbon-offset sales.
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Kohler and Ferguson are among the four winners.
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McGraw-Hill/NAHB report states that builders say it is much easier to sell green houses than traditional ones.
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Congress and President Bush renew incentives for alternative energies, but who cares when you can't sell your house or your retirement is on hold? You should. And so should our next president.
President Bush signs bill that contains $18 billion in energy tax credits for homeowners and businesses.
The 2008 presidential election could have a significant impact on green issues affecting building pros, such as building efficiency, renewable energy initiatives, and green jobs.
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As we debate how to bail out the financial markets, Al Gore and other speakers at West Coast Green suggest we discuss how we can "bail in" renewable energy and other green initiatives.
Eleven new products for sustainable homes.
West Coast Green attendees didn’t have to go far to see the possibilities for pre-fab green construction. The conference show house was constructed out of reused shipping containers in the middle of the show floor.
In front of a supportive and excited crowd the last morning of West Coast Green, vice president-turned-environmental-spokesman Al Gore recognized green building advocates for their leadership, encouraged continued diligence toward developing energy alternatives, and reiterated his ambitious goals...
Promoting your projects’ green features begins with understanding customers’ needs.
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At a workshop preceding West Coast Green, two Building Biology practitioners presented a healthy home building philosophy that differs, often starkly, from conventional green building wisdom.
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Educate your buyers on the improvements being made to green building products.
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Forty-eight states will host open houses to showcase the benefits of solar.
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San Francisco and Seattle are No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, according to an annual ranking by sustainlane.com.
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A roundup of green building news, including a report from the Healthy Homes Conference and renewable energy tax bills in Congress.
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Builders should take note of a new DOE ad campaign teaching tweens about energy efficiency.
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Ellen Tohn tells public health and housing industry officials that energy efficiencies improve air quality and comfort and reduce moisture and pests.
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Government leaders come together to promote eco-friendly construction and renovation to about 1,000 public and housing industry officials.
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A roundup of green building news, including San Diego's new recycling mandate and USGBC's strategic plan.
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Study shows many buyers who perceive their home as environmentally friendly say their builder did not market it as green.
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Congress and the new president must make residential solar energy a priority in order for it to be a viable renewable energy for houses.
In an event that signifies the widening use of solar power nationwide, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman today inaugurated one of the largest solar electric photovoltaic systems in Washington, D.C., installed on the roof of the DOE’s Forrestal Building.
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A roundup of green building news, including green Realtor designation and cost-saving fuel systems.
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The U.S., Australia, and Iceland will collaborate to research and develop geothermal technologies.
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Killing renewable energy tax incentives will hamper our ability to develop alternatives to oil dependence.
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The 2009 NAHB National Green Building Awards "will honor excellence in green residential design and construction practices and outstanding green advocacy efforts."
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A roundup of green building news, including DOE invests in solar and landfill gas to power Virginia homes.
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NAHB study reveals growing interest from both multifamily buyers and builders in energy- and resource-efficient products.
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For many homeowners going green, practical makes perfect.
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Training will educate builders and students on green construction practices and LEED standards.
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A roundup of green building news, including California seeks to curb sprawl and New York mayor calls for alternative energy.
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Greening our urban areas should not stop with Beijing's Olympic Village.
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A roundup of green building news, including Olympic Village earns LEED-Gold and green mortgages receive boost from housing act.
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Association more than doubles its initial goal of certifying 500 pros in the program's first year.
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When it comes to green building, quality is job one.
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A roundup of green building news, including San Francisco enacts strict green building rules.
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If adopted, the revision will allow products from multiple certification bodies to qualify for points under the LEED rating system.
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Solar systems are available at no charge in the big builder's active adult resort communities in four states through August 31.
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Three decades ago most Americans turned their back on the energy crisis. Today it can no longer be ignored.
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Colorado Democrat spearheads legislation to make homes and businesses more energy efficient.
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A roundup of green building news, including California's complicated new code and Senate fails to move energy bill.
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Agreement provides storm-water pollution prevention training, certification to Lone Star builders.
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A few extra dollars now can save homeowners in the long run.
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Reader opinions about green building and the market downturn.
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A roundup of green building news for the week of July 21-25, including tough energy targets in Florida and young poets speak out against environmental injustice.
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Americans are increasingly demanding lower energy costs, healthier living, and improved indoor air quality–particularly those earning less than $75,000, according to findings from a survey conducted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and McGraw-Hill Construction.
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The youth are speaking. Will we listen?
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At Green Mic event, 18 performers lend a powerful personal perspective to the green movement.
Affordable community of straw bale homes looks to achieve zero net energy within five years.
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New codes seek to reduce energy and water use, but fall short of what environmentalists wanted.
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A roundup of green building news for the week of July 14-18, including California green building standards and Gore calls for alternative energy.
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As zero-net energy homes become more popular, a focus on carbon can't be far behind.
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New survey shows that consumers don't really understand what makes a home green.
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A roundup of green building news for the week of July 7-11, including green insurance policies and the G-8 pledges to reduce emissions.
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AIA study reveals a nearly 400% increase in counties with laws mandating or incentivizing green building.
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Americans are embracing energy efficiency.
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NAHB’s program certifies 800 pros in its first five months.
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When it comes to dispelling the myths about green building, the proof is in the energy bills.
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Sustainable building experts at PCBC provide tips for going green without breaking the bank.
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A roundup of green building news for the week of June 16-20, including coverage from the Pacific Coast Builders Conference.
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Two surveys reveal increased demand for home upgrades that may cost more up front but save in the long run.
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California’s Alamo Creek community slashes usage with water-reducing products, landscaping, and education.
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Panelists at PCBC tell pros to educate their clients about the personal benefits of going green.
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In the market downtown, green building is keeping some afloat while serving as a life raft for others.
The Grupe Co. is one of 150 builders committed to collectively building 220,000 high-performance homes by 2012.
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What readers think about field-testing.
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A roundup of green building news for the week of June 16-20, including green legislation affecting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and affordable LEED-Silver housing in South Florida.
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The bill, which would provide lending incentives to encourage energy-efficient and sustainable building, gains USGBC support, mixed reaction from NAHB.
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Green homes now come in every shape, size, and style.
The Carlisle Development Group announced the opening of phases I and II for Tallman Pines, a 200-apartment affordable housing development in Deerfield Beach.
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A roundup of green building news for the week of June 9-13, including fines for big builders for pollution, Austin’s first LEED-Platinum building, and the embracing of solar power.
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As tornado-ravaged town rebuilds green, officials plan to harness wind, hydro, and solar power.
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While driving in my four-door sedan last week with my preteen sons--and whizzing by service stations with $4-plus gas signs out front--my head-strong kids told me that I should trade in my six-year-old car for a hybrid vehicle. They chastised me for not driving an ultra fuel-efficient car and for...
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"Where we build is almost as important as what we build," John McIlwain, senior resident fellow for the Housing Urban Land Institute told industry officials during the National Housing Conference's Policy Symposium Friday.
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Greenbuild365 offers a range of sustainable building resources for pros.
Statistics from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) indicate that the combined energy consumption of refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines has decreased 43% since 2000.
The nation's first and only eco-themed 24-hour television network, Planet Green will host more than 250 hours of original programming dedicated to educating and entertaining viewers about living green
Twenty-six locations operated by 84 Lumber Co., one of the nation’s leading lumber dealers, now are selling Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood. The FSC Chain of Custody Certification ensures that wood products meet the organization’s rigid standards from raw materials through...