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Building a Sustainable Garden Shed | Jessica Bliss of shedplans.org

February 25, 2020/0 Comments/in Green Home Institute /by Jessica Beauchamp

There is often a misunderstanding that building a “green” or “environmentally-friendly” shed is the same as building a sustainable one. While closely related, there are distinct differences between the two. Building an environmentally-friendly structure involves using means that will not hurt the environment. However, building sustainably has even higher standards and is not only about […]

Come See the GHI Executive Director, Brett Little, Speak at the Net Zero Build Summit in Novi, Michigan on March 24-25, 2020

February 17, 2020/0 Comments/in Local, Education and Events, Green Communities, Green Home Institute, Michigan, michigan--local, Net Zero /by Jessica Beauchamp

Due to COVID-19, this event is postponed and will be hosted on August 25-26, 2020.

Brainerd Park Apartments – LEED Gold + 100% Affordable

January 9, 2020/0 Comments/in -local, Certified Homes, Certified LEED, Green Home Institute, Illinois, LEED Gold /by Jessica Beauchamp

What are the top 5 YouTube green building education sessions of 2019?

December 29, 2019/0 Comments/in Local, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin /by Brett Little

If we had to summarize the sessions it’s that people are craving all-electric net-zero homes that are built from natural and healthier building materials. We hope to see this exciting trend continue into 2020 and will work to bring in speakers, thought leaders, and courses around these topics. Here is a summary of our top […]

Will Gallmeyer, Green Projects Group joins GHI Board of Directors in 2019, Elected Treasurer

October 3, 2019/0 Comments/in -local, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, michigan--local, Minnesota, Ohio, wisconsin--local /by Jessica Beauchamp

Will is President at Green Projects Group, currently focusing on LED lighting supply. His background is in utility rebate programs, residential energy auditing, and construction/remodeling. He is passionate about affordable housing, energy efficiency, natural building, and cooperation. He is also on boards at Circle Pines Center and Fountain Street Church. His wife, Samantha, is passionate […]