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• Study Examines Cost Effectiveness of Living Buildings

  Cascadia Green Building Council determines additional costs, paybacks for homes and other buildings under the Living Building Rating System.

• May Legislative Update

  A roundup of local, state, and federal legislation and government news affecting green home building.

• Washington, D.C., Certified Green Community Finds Success

  Though Capitol Quarter boasts LEED-certified townhomes, it's the neighborhood's walkability that's attracting much of the buyer traffic.

• K. Hovnanian Unveils Energy-Efficient Concept House

  Tankless water heating, high-performance HVAC add to builder’s existing efficient building standard.

• April Green Building Legislative Update

  A roundup of local, state, and federal legislation and government news affecting green home building.

• NAHB Green Participants Continue to Climb

  Interest in association's educational and certification programs on the rise.

• Announcing The Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing

  Annual award will honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary contributions to the advancement of sustainable housing.

• Project Spotlight: Artistic Homes Goes Zero-Energy

  Award-winning New Mexico building sets high-performance standards at a reasonable price.

• LEED for Homes Registrations Could Top 1% of Starts in 2009

  USGBC reports growing interest in residential green building certification and education programs.

• National Building Museum To Honor USGBC and Founder Rick Fedrizzi

  Honor Award recognizes group and its leader for their leadership, commitment, and achievements in green building and design.