Green Buildings Do Not Need to Cost More Than Non-Green Buildings Sustainable building practices are becoming more mainstream, but there …Read the Rest
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Green Building Programs Change 2013.
by GreenBuildingAdvisor.com Green home certification programs are starting to reach a level of maturity with new standards being introduced. While …Read the Rest
2013 HGTV Dream Home is Certified as LEED® Platinum
HGTV announcing that its 2013 Dream Home is a LEED Platinum certified structure near Kiawah, SC. This stunning, state-of-the-art home …Read the Rest
What is a Home Energy Rating and how does it work?
A home energy rating is a comparative analysis of how energy efficient your home is as opposed to other homes. …Read the Rest
More is better EnergyStar Home.
Today, when a home earns the ENERGY STAR label, it means that it’s at least 15 percent more energy efficient …Read the Rest
Consider “How to Reduce Utility Usage First” in New Home Construction.
By David Popoff. When planning on building a new home one should look at how to reduce usage of …Read the Rest
Asbestos Materials and Blower Door Tests.
Clarification on Blower Door Testing in the presence of Asbestos containing materials. Blower door depressurization tests many not be performed …Read the Rest
Comparing Global Green Build Rating Systems.
BY Richard Reed, Anita Bilos, Sara Wilkinson, and Karl-Werner Schulte This paper undertakes an international comparison of global sustainability tools …Read the Rest
Balance between construction cost and energy performance.
by michael maines @ greenbuildingadvisor.com The discussion group is a mix of people from many professions and backgrounds, so asking for …Read the Rest
North America’s ‘Greenest’ Building 2011.
The University of British Columbia, UBC, has open the doors to North America’s most sustainable building. The $37 million “living …Read the Rest