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Passive systems create a comfortable environment for the residents of a home in Durham, N.C.
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A FINAL SPECIFICATION FOR BATHROOM SINK FAUCETS from the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program provides customers with a way to identify high-performance, water-efficient products for their homes.
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Technology widely used in refrigerators abroad is said to help lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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A roundup of green building news, including building sustainable communities and new funding for lead poisoning prevention.
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$70 million of grant money earmarked for lead-based-paint abatement in houses.
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Kohler and Ferguson are among the four winners.
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Homes achieving the specification will use 20% less water than standard new houses.
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A roundup of green building news for the week of March 31–April 4, including the results of the Energy Star Awards, new lead paint standards, and the development of new certification guidelines.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new work practice standards for remodelers of older homes in an effort to reduce lead paint exposure, particularly among children. Set to take effect in April 2010, the new standards will extend to builders, painters, plumbers, and...
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Mold growth in homes is the hot topic in the home building industry today. Headlines tout the danger of exposure to mold in our homes and at work. A member of the fungi family, mold comes in thousands of varieties and exists in every indoor and outdoor environment. It is a natural and necessary...