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The overseer of the LEED rating systems wants to tap into green housing-focused programs around the country.
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Consumers would rather refurbish kitchens and bathrooms than upgrade their HVAC or buy new windows.
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The school took a more “round-about” approach to designing its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.
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The school took a more “round-about” approach to designing its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.
The Solar Decathlon’s architectural stand-out brings a West Coast feel to water and energy conservation.
A tracking solar roof and minimalist interior highlight Team Spain’s Solar Decathlon house.
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The school’s Solar Decathlon 2009 house integrates design with technology in one seamless process.
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Team Boston’s Solar Decathlon 2009 house aims to prove that good design can save energy and money.
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Virginia Tech uses sliding glass walls to expand the living space of its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.
This space, a linchpin in a home’s overall energy efficiency, is typically under-insulated and poorly sealed, according to experts.
Most are getting going with conservative growth ambitions.
John Landon says energy efficiency and affordability distinguish houses produced by his year-old Landon Homes.
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The Research Center is working with builders and remodelers to develop cost-effective solutions for energy-efficient homes.
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Spearheaded by the Department of Energy, the Builders Challenge is a certification of a home's energy efficiency.
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Principals of Arizona’s Saddleback Homes license a whole-house solution to energy efficiency.
After the bust, builders might be surprised at what future shoppers will want to buy. What they're building, though, doesn't always match with what future buyers say they want.
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Emerald is the highest level of certification a home can achieve under the National Green Building Standard.
The NAHB is helping its members build homes and communities that are more environmentally responsible.
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Allocation of Recovery Act funds includes advancement of building systems research and development of efficient new homes.
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NAHB Green Building Conference Coverage: A guide to greening existing housing stock.