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Recycling and reusing construction materials not only makes projects sustainable, but also offers a source of savings and additional income for contractors.
Most green buildings do deliver predicted energy savings (or better), says sustainability guru Jerry Yudelson.
These custom-built homes make a strong design statement while delivering a high level of energy and resource efficiency.
The Protocols also include guidance on home and job safety, as well as worker protection and client education.
In response to concerns by LEED users, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it will delay the ballot on LEED 2012 until June 1, 2013 or potentially earlier in 2013 if USGBC...
Finding modest investments that can bring repeat savings for homeowners
Santa Monica, Calif.-based LivingHomes has launched the C6.2, an affordable prefab house that is certified LEED Platinum.
As green homes become more prominent, builders are experiencing growing pains when it comes to appraisals. Builders share their secrets for getting the value out of green.
Launched in the spring of 2009 by three former William Lyon Homes executives, Irvine, Calif.-based TRI Pointe Homes is among a small group of home-building startups led by industry veterans who...
Proper moisture management techniques are critical to the performance and life span of a structure
Since a sustainable building is one you don't have to rebuild, some building sustainability experts believe adding points for "resilience" to storms and earthquakes to the LEED sustainability...
Those wanting to pursue development in heavily regulated and environmentally sensitive areas are benefiting by designing projects that qualify for LEED points, even if the project as a whole does...
A decade ago, luxury amenities such as granite countertops in kitchens and baths were necessities. Now, green building practices that once seemed exotic are becoming standard in homes at every...
A Texas firm has carved out a green building niche by using prefab methods and salvaged building materials from old buildings.
Possible changes in the Minnesota building and energy codes could add $8,000-$12,000 to the cost of a typical home and open the door to building practices that have caused problems in the past,...
This seminar will trace the origins of green codes, how they compare and differ from the rating systems that have been used, and examine some of their main features.
Bathroom remodels offer a chance to make a big impact without breaking the bank
One of the most cost-effective ways to increase home efficiency is with proper air sealing and insulation.
Growing demand for energy-efficient homes has made interior-ductwork schemes more enticing for builders in recent years. But this approach has its challenges. We asked several builders to...
An AIA official calls the new International Green Construction Code (IgCC) a “game changer” for sustainable construction.
