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Cascadia Green Building Council determines additional costs, paybacks for homes and other buildings under the Living Building Rating System.
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Industry veteran Jerry Yudelson foresees continued growth and innovation in sustainable building this year.
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Document encourages the housing industry to change how home costs are evaluated and presented to homeowners.
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Consumer Reports criticizes federal energy efficiency labeling program as too lax.
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Rising gas prices driving increased desire to do away with costly suburban commutes.
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New survey shows that consumers don't really understand what makes a home green.
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Homes achieving the specification will use 20% less water than standard new houses.
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Demolishing an existing house for a renovation or infill project may be quick and easy, but a lot of those building materials unnecessarily end up in land fills.
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For builders just getting involved in green home building, the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) has developed a "Guide to Green Building," outlining five essential principles of green building practices and presenting them in an easy-to-follow plan. It is accessible online at...
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As green and energy-efficient building continues to proliferate and garner greater interest, the International Code Council (ICC) is recognizing the importance of code officials having a thorough knowledge of the green aspects of the International Codes, including the International Energy...