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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...
Deltec Homes leads a team of builders on a four-day quest to construct a storm-proof, green home and church.
Green building advocates, actor Ed Norton, and San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom offer suggestions for greening buildings and schools.
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About six years ago, attorneys who were involved in home building and construction litigation were in a frenzy as “mold is gold” lawsuits were emerging around the country. At its peak, the “mold is gold” movement was about 10,000 lawsuits strong. But, according to David Jaffe, a vice president for...
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When you meet Anna Porter, owner and developer of a Warm Beach, Wash., custom home dubbed “Going Green at the Beach,” she doesn’t strike you as the type who would allow just anyone into her home.
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The NAHB, in conjunction with the National Arbor Day Foundation, honored two builder/developers with “Building With Trees” Awards of Excellence in recognition of exemplary tree conservation practices. This year’s recipients were the Northland Residential Corp. of Burlington, Mass., and Parker...
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The first step to green building success is understanding the factors that influence your clients’ environmental consciousness.