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Professional Builder Special Report

2008 Green Building Survey
This year Professional Builder’s national survey looks at how builders educate their staffs about green and the kind of green features they are most likely to incorporate into their homes. We also examine trends and changes from last year.


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Featured Stories

AAMA shares Green Building Survey Results AAMA shares Green Building Survey Results
Respondents answered questions about green topics and a green fenestration certification program
Typar Weather Protection System Products Earn “Green Approved” Label from National Association of Home Builders Research Center Typar Weather Protection System Products Earn “Green Approved” Label from National Association of Home Builders Research Center
Typar Weather Resistant Barriers First Building Wrap Products to Receive NAHB Research Center's Green Seal of Approval
Christopher Pyke, Ph. D., Named Research Director for U.S. Green Building Council Christopher Pyke, Ph. D., Named Research Director for U.S. Green Building Council
Addition to USGBC Staff Reflects Organization’s Growing Commitment to Research
Survey: Nearly half of U.S. homeowners look to use energy tax credits Survey: Nearly half of U.S. homeowners look to use energy tax credits
Here's a look at specific energy upgrades that consumers are planning for their homes
USGBC’s Greenbuild Announces 2009's Conference Speakers USGBC’s Greenbuild Announces 2009's Conference Speakers
Internationally renowned industry experts and leaders make up Master Speaker Roste
Charlottesville to be First City in Dominion Virginia Power's 'Smart Grid' Network Charlottesville to be First City in Dominion Virginia Power's 'Smart Grid' Network
Innovative program opens doors to wide range of energy conservation options

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Green Building Resources


Green Building Events

Alternative Energy & Building Efficiency Conference & Exhibition
This conference is for anyone providing alternative energy solutions, selling alternative energy or interested in energy efficient building.
May 18-20, 2009
Hynes Convention Center, Boston
Web site
Contact:
860/707-2770


Santa Barbara Summit on Energy Efficiency
Global influences and stakeholders will meet for two days at this Institute for Energy Efficiency summit to address energy efficiency policy and technology.
May 20-21, 2009
University of California Santa Barbara
Web site
Contact: 805/893-4191 or by email


National Green Building Products Expo
A trade-to-trade only event
for providers of goods and services of all types of home building and remodeling, both residential and commerical
May 28-29, 2009
Las Vegas Convention Center
Web site

Contact: 702/893-9090


Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
The world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Nov. 11-13, 2009
Phoenix Convention Center
Web site



 

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