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on January 31,2008 in Feature
According to a 2007 study, half of environmental and government professionals are seeing an increased pace of brownfield redevelopment activity.
on January 31,2008 in Feature
The U.S. Green Building Council established the Green Building Certification Institute to develop and administer programs aimed at improving green building practices and standards.
on January 31,2008 in Feature
James L. Bowyer, a professor at the University of Minnesota, is challenging the science – or lack of it – behind many widely used green building programs.
on January 15,2008 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
A new professional designation program from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will soon provide home buyers with additional assurance that the builder or remodeler they've chosen is...
on January 07,2008 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The founder of Urban Re:Vision talks about her company and shares some of her thoughts on eco-friendly building
on December 31,2007 in Feature
Our list of the top influencers on green building and remodeling
on December 31,2007 in Feature
Michael Chandler is a proponent of the NAHB’s green building program, while Steve Glenn firmly believes in LEED for Homes. Metaphors fly as the two builders engage in a lively discussion about...
on December 31,2007 in Feature
Professional Builder spoke to NAHB Vice President of Advocacy Bill Kilmer to find out what its top regulatory and legislative items are for the new year.
on November 29,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The goal of this project is to demonstrate that a modern, green home can be built this inexpensively without sacrificing design or comfort.
on November 21,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
At least 850 exhibitors showcased their products and services at Greenbuild 2007. Despite long registration lines, homebuilders had much to benefit from attending this year's event. If you missed it...
on October 22,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The Solar Decathlon homes are net-zero-energy, yield zero carbon, and include the latest high-tech solutions and money-saving benefits to consumers without sacrificing comfort, convenience, and...
on October 17,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Casa Futura, created by architect Kevin deFreitas, was conceived as an example of what a home in San Diego might look like in the year 2020. The Gold LEED certified home...
on September 14,2007 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Housingzone online exclusive: Senior Editor Felicia Oliver talks with Architect Eric Corey Freed about the current state of green building affairs.
on August 31,2007 in Feature
Building green homes is growing in popularity. Six homebuilders share how their marketing efforts differentiated them from other builders.
on August 31,2007 in Feature
Green products, including a ventilation fan from Broan, a water heater from Grand Hall that combines tank and tankless water heating technology, and NuTech's Composite Recessed CFL...
on August 31,2007 in Feature
What do homebuilders really think about green? What effect has it had on the marketing and sales of their homes? Is it a fad, or will it define home construction techniques for years to come? The...
on August 31,2007 in Feature
As the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council argue the merits of their respective green-building programs, dozens of local variations are springing up in housing...
on August 31,2007 in Feature
The ungainly and inefficient solar roof cells of the past are just that. Solar power is now poised to take off some of the burden placed on our nation’s power grid, as Sharp’s roof...
on August 31,2007 in Feature
In a market as competitive as housing, popular green trends can be quickly redefined to serve all sorts of interests. Without a standard definition, it's hard to know exactly what constitutes green....
