Latest in green
on December 31,2009 in Feature
Stormwater management plans and low-flow fixtures are among the top water-conservation measures employed by home builders, according to a Professional Builder survey.
on December 23,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Drafters of the International Code Council’s International Green Construction Code (IGCC) are nearing completion of the first-ever integrated green code for traditional and high-performance...
on December 15,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
A significant amount of the risk associated with geothermal energy lies in uncertainties encountered in exploration and drilling, and a new report outlines the needs and opportunities for research to...
on December 11,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
DEP accepting applications for a fund manager to administer $30 million program. F unding to create a new revolving loan fund to support energy-saving projects and develop...
on December 11,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Programwill help homeowners increase water efficiency and save on their utility bills
on December 10,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Builders face a nearly endless flood of green product claims while numerous home rating programs compete for their attention. Here's a place to start with green building, or how best to expand if you...
on December 10,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of its 2009 LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing housing projects and home builders who have demonstrated leadership in the residential...
Department of Labor to Release Nearly $55 Million in Green Jobs Training Grants Through Recovery Act
on December 08,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The grants will support job training and labor market information programs to help workers, many in underserved communities, find jobs in expanding green industries and related occupations.
on December 04,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The Alliance is a network of homebuilders working with building scientists and manufacturers to find the right combinations of technologies, construction practices, and business management strategies...
on December 02,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized four communities that are models of how to grow in ways that protect our nation’s air, land, and water; reduce greenhouse gas...
on December 02,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Innova Homes has taken modular green building to the green pastures of Burnsville, N.C., raising the standards on technically advanced and sustainable modular construction.
on December 02,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
American Community Properties Trust has launched an initiative that will make St. Charles, Maryland, its flagship 9,100 acre planned community in Charles County, the most comprehensive smart green...
on November 30,2009 in Feature
No matter how well a home's building envelope performs, air can still infiltrate through cracks around windows; gaps under the front door; or penetration points for cam lights, wires and pipes
on November 30,2009 in Product Review
Got green on the mind? Earn LEED points and make your operations a little more eco-friendly with high-efficiency faucets, 'green' concrete, tankless water heaters and, yes, another new iPhone...
on November 30,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
A newly renovated home in Phoenix has become the first remodeling project in the nation to receive Emerald certification, the most stringent achievement level in the National Green Building Standard.
on November 23,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Developed as a resource for building professionals, the series is currently comprised of three books – Building Code Basics: Building, Building Code Basics: Residential and ...
on November 18,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing new requirements for audio/video (AV) products to earn the Energy Star label.
on November 17,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
USGBC/Booz Allen Hamilton report shows Green construction to contribute $554 billion to U.S. GDP between 2009 and 2013
on November 17,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Local policies to promote energy-efficient buildings continue to thrive despite prolonged economic downturn.
on November 13,2009 in Feature (Web Exclusive)
Houston, Dallas and Las Vegas top the list for most Energy Star homes
