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on April 22,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

The International Code Council announces its intent to initiate a “Green Building Code Development Project” targeted at the commercial market

on April 17,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Sustainable measures will be applied at all price points and markets
on April 15,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Indiana development first to earn national Green Building Standard Certification
on April 10,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Home owners did their research to build their showcase home with the help of builder who was new to green

on April 08,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
iLevel sponsors online lessons on benefits of wood
on March 31,2009 in Feature
We examine why bamboo flooring is green and how to determine its quality
on March 29,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
One of the biggest criticisms of green building is its expense, but here's how smart green builders can be financially successful and environmentally conscious at the same time.
on March 19,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Interagency task force will identify ways to offer more affordable housing and transit options
on March 18,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Standard applies to new homes, remodeling, hotels and motels
on March 16,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
New homes qualify under California Green Builder program
on March 05,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Icynene's new LD-R-50™ renewable-based foam insulation and air barrier material using castor oil is the first product to successfully complete the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) Sustainable...
on March 05,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The financier and alternative energy advocate will speak about the role home building industry plays in mainstreaming new technologies.
on March 05,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Architects can easily learn benefits and find providers
on March 05,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

Energy Star requirements not reflected in bill, group says

on February 25,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
New roofing systems combines benefits of concrete tile with solar power
on February 24,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Many owners undertaking construction projects have begun to educate themselves about the impact of environmental issues as well as the associated liabilities. This includes the performance of...
on February 19,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The IRS Code section 25C tax credit for existing homes, which had expired at the end of 2007, was reinstated
on February 18,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The New Politics of Planning: How States and Local Governments are Coming to Common Ground on Reshaping America’s Built Environment compares old land planning methods with new innovations....
on February 04,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Ultra-sleek, energy-efficient discs deliver superior color rendering, enhanced flexibility
on February 03,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)

ICC-700 provides a benchmark for green building in the residential market, serving as a new and needed starting point for comprehensive approaches to green residential construction