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Amvic Success Profiled in Canadian Business Journal |
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By Jamie on
10/16/2009 1:32 PM
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Amvic founder, Victor Amend, recently sat down with Canadian Business Journal to talk about the company's beginnings and how it has climbed to a position of prominence within the insulated concrete form (ICF) industry.
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Drywall Blamed for Problems |
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By Jamie on
5/6/2009 11:25 AM
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Need another reason to use green construction products? The following article describes the dilemma George and Brenda Brincku have been going through since they built their dream home. Shortly after moving in, the corrosion and smell inside their home forced them to move out and get a rental.
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Sustainable Living in the Midwest |
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By Jamie on
3/26/2009 12:20 PM
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Solar Verde Estates is the Midwest's first zero-energy community comprising of 20 green single-family homes on the southeast side of Chicago. During the ribbon cutting ceremony in August 2008, the developer Bernie Schmidt of Schmidt Luxury Homes showcased the development’s green features. The two-story, 1,595-square-foot homes feature 4.0 kW of BIPV solar tiles on the roof. The PV system relies on the Illinois-mandated “net-metering” agreement that feeds excess energy back to Commonwealth Edison for credits and allows the homeowner to bank this energy for later use. Energy is produced during daylight, banked with the utility company for credits and used when the sun is not shining.
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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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