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More Evidence of Green Value A recent analysis of homes done by UCLA Berkley researchers found that a green labeled home (LEED for Homes, NAHB Green, Energy Star, etc) had […]
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More Evidence of Green Value A recent analysis of homes done by UCLA Berkley researchers found that a green labeled home (LEED for Homes, NAHB Green, Energy Star, etc) had […]
“We installed our original cooling system in July 2010 and it has worked reasonably well, but over the last few weeks we’ve had a hot spell with daytime temperatures mostly in the […]
Many states are in the process of adopting in whole or with modifications the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This new code raises the bar in construction design for […]
Already an indispensable aspect of many people’s lives, smartphones now hold the promise of helping to cut in-home energy consumption and costs. Consumers are well aware that mobile technology allows them to […]
After dozens of new and gut-rehab LEED projects, the Grand Rapids, Michigan Habitat for Humanity affiliate is ready to begin a new era. That happens to be a really old […]
“I want as many people to come into this house as possible. Anyone who reads this can knock on my door and I’ll give them a tour. The whole point […]
USGBC LEED® for Homes™ Green Rater Training Co-sponsored with Energy Finance Analytics There are currently over 75,000 registered LEED® for Homes™ projects nationwide, and each project requires third-party on-siteverification and […]
A virtual tour of high performance green building practices through the design and construction of Sam Pobst’s new registered LEED on track for Platinum Home as compared to the German […]
This home designed by the architect Eric Hughes, Image Design is located east of Kingsley Michigan approximately 20 minutes from central Traverse City. Built in 2009 this home was the […]
LEED 2012 4th Public Comment is now live, until Midnight May 28th EST. Visit http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=2601 to view the draft. Note that only the comments that are available for comment are those that have had […]
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