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Considering Taking the LEED Exam? |
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By Jamie on
1/28/2009 5:03 PM
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The final date for registering to take the current LEED-NC v2.2 exam is 3/21/09. If you don't register by then, you will fall under the new version guidelines.
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Habitat for Humanity's Hope Crossing |
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By Jamie on
1/23/2009 4:33 PM
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Hope Crossing is a 31-home neighborhood in East Durham and is the first affordable green community in N.C. Homes feature energy-efficient and eco-friendly construction.
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Choosing a Certified Green Home -- Water Efficiency |
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By Jamie on
1/15/2009 3:25 PM
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If you’re considering purchasing a new home, there’s more to think about than just the color of the tile and the kind of kitchen countertop. Your new home becomes part of your legacy, and impacts the community around you. The quality of the home, the use of resources, and the impact on the environment (both indoors and outdoors) should all factor in to your decision.
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Net Zero Takes Center Stage |
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By Jamie on
1/13/2009 3:57 PM
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has embraced the goal of developing net-zero energy buildings (ZEBs) to reduce the nation’s energy demand.
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Get Ahead with a Green Remodel |
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By Jamie on
1/9/2009 4:38 PM
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Homeowners who choose to remodel green can lower their energy consumption by 30-50%. And by incorporating recycled materials or sustainable species, homeowners can tread lighter on Earth's natural resources.
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Choosing a Certified Green Home -- Energy Efficiency |
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By Jamie on
1/6/2009 3:29 PM
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If you’re considering purchasing a new home, there’s more to think about than just the color of the tile and the kind of kitchen countertop. Your new home becomes part of your legacy, and impacts the community around you. The quality of the home, the use of resources, and the impact on the environment (both indoors and outdoors) should all factor in to your decision.
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Building a Certified Green Home - Resource Efficiency |
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By Jamie on
12/17/2008 10:28 AM
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If you’re considering purchasing a new home, you’ll want to think about all the different aspects of that home. The quality of the home, the use of resources, and the impact on the environment (both indoors and outdoors) should all factor in to your decision.
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Green Building Certification - Lot Design, Preparation, and Development |
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By Jamie on
12/2/2008 4:23 PM
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Sustainable site design principles might include saving trees, constructing onsite storm water retention/infiltration features, and orienting the home for maximum passive solar heating and cooling. Penny Hull of Stanton Homes explores these green design principals to be applied to lot design, preparation and development.
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