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Portland home goes ultra-green: Two brothers plan an ultra-sustainable home on a budget

The house sags, as if it knows what's coming. "It's all wrong," says owner Dustin Moon, 30, rattling off a list: Long, narrow design. Cramped rooms. Leaky foundation. And so, Dustin and his brother Garrett, 22, will tear it down to construct something they believe is absolutely essential. They'll install solar panels to generate electricity and collection systems to capture and purify water. They'll put in composting toilets to deal with waste. Read More...
Posted: April 11, 2008

Houston home captures the gold, and green: Houston’s first LEED home surpasses performance and design expectations

How do you build a Texas deco-industrial home that features a professional recording studio and an indoor slide, and also qualifies for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Homes certification? GreenHaus Builders did it with such aplomb, the house became the only certified LEED-H pilot home in the city of Houston, and went on to join a list of only 21 residential projects to date in the entire country to receive LEED Gold certification. Read More...
Posted: April 9, 2008

Developments that go green with gusto are a hit with buyers

It would be a stretch to say that condominium developers are rushing at a breakneck pace to make sure every new project is environmentally friendly, right down to the last compact fluorescent light bulb. But those projects that have embraced conservation, waste reduction and energy efficiency have done so with gusto. In nearly every case, developers have used their green features to bolster the marketing on the ever-competitive sales front. Read More...
Posted: April 4, 2008

Green log home aims to dispel the myths associated with green products and services designed for self-sustainable homes

NEW YORK — A NYC couple, Fred and Natasha Ruckel, are attempting to build the ultimate eco-friendly log home for the median cost of an average family home in New York State. Once complete the home will be self-sustainable, cost very little to run, and will possess a negligible carbon footprint. Read More...
Posted: April 3, 2008

Local builder shows off certified 'green' house

AUSTIN, Texas — Green homes are a booming business in Austin, and one local builder-turned-homeowner knows that very well. Read More...
Posted: March 31, 2008

Efficiency can save money

Consumers can save money by being more energy-efficient, a new report says. The report, “The Power of Efficiency: Opportunities to Save Money, Reduce Pollution and Expand the Economy in the Midwest,” released by Environment Illinois, a nonprofit environmental advocacy group, highlights how existing energy-saving measures — technologically and policy-wise — can save residents money, create new jobs and help save the environment, said Brian Granahan, an attorney with Environment Illinois. Read More...
Posted: March 31, 2008

Homebuilder: Build green, save green

"Building green" is no fad. It's here to stay because it saves money for homeowners, and it will save energy for the nation. That was the message by Dave Viall of Warren Windows, who gave a seminar Saturday on "Building green with windows and doors" at the annual Black Hills Home Show at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Read More...
Posted: March 30, 2008

Builders seek platinum rating for Hill Country home

Tucked away in the town of Mountain Home northwest of Kerrville, Hill Country Builders Teresa and David Fransik are building an off-the-grid home which they hope will land a platinum rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. Read More...
Posted: March 28, 2008

Five Points to get energy-efficient homes

The nonprofit Knox Housing Partnership announced its plans to build seven homes in the Five Points community that are expected to not only meet the latest industry standards for energy efficiency but, just as importantly, offer affordability to their buyers. Read More...
Posted: March 26, 2008

Green product checklist for remodels

When I visited Renata Kanclerz to see her gorgeous Hollywood Hills kitchen remodel, I asked her what kinds of green features and materials she used. She just seemed like the kind of person who would pay attention to that sort of thing. Read More...
Posted: March 25, 2008

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