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• Case Study: Home Depot Foundation Award Winner, Rental Project

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• Affordable straw bale homes in Lopez Island, Washington, look to achieve zero energy.

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• LEED-certified Folsom + Dore Apartments in San Francisco Combine Affordable Housing with Sustainable Features

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• Green Building Saves Money at Affordable Housing Projects

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