The Oregon-based nonprofit aims to meet the needs of building industry stakeholders in Oregon, southwest Washington, and beyond.
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A recent study by the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Green Lab shows that retrofits of existing projects are nearly always greener than new construction projects.
11 green wares from the residential construction industry’s largest event.
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The solar-powered housing competition moves to the West Coast, and adds teams from Prague and Vienna.
Nexus EnergyHomes marries construction design with in-home monitoring.
Architecture 2030 says new U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast projects building energy use by 2030 will have dropped nearly 70% from 2005 due to improved building design and efficiency.
The new dealer network will make Powerhouse Solar Shingles available in Colorado.
A 2011 LCA shows that food scraps processed through a disposer and sent to a wastewater treatment plant with anaerobic digestion and cogeneration can result in a reduction of global warming potential.
DOE’s Sam Rashkin to receive 2012 Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing.
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The house is so tight and super insulated that it will use less than a third of a cord of wood for heat each year.
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Earth Advantage Institute has announced its prediction of 10 green building trends for 2012.
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A "micro neighborhood" of five mini homes builds on a teensy idea that is all the rage during the economic downturn.
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Austin, Texas, Springfield, Ill., and Wenatchee, Wash., are among the seven cities to receive AIA guidance.
Green building expert shares industry predictions for the new year.
Straw bale walls provide good insulation. But that’s just one reason why this Santa Cruz house is so energy-smart.
Connecticut timber-frame dwelling shows that prefab construction can offer all of the design flexibility of a site-built custom home.
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A new survey has found that the American dream is more focused on sustainable living than ever before.
A new rating for U.S. Passive House projects will help raise awareness of the benefits of the stringent building system.
Looking for a niche to fill next year? These trends are likely to influence how consumers live for much longer than the next 12 months.
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A new report shows that consumers who previously purchased green products have decreased their green purchasing as a result of the recession.