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Energy-Efficient Construction

• USGBC Partnering With Local and Regional Green Building Programs

  The overseer of the LEED rating systems wants to tap into green housing-focused programs around the country.

• Energy Pulse Survey: Homeowners in 2009 Prefer Appearance Over Energy Efficiency

  Consumers would rather refurbish kitchens and bathrooms than upgrade their HVAC or buy new windows.

• Cornell University’s Silo House

  The school took a more “round-about” approach to designing its Solar Decathlon 2009 house.

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LEED

• Foreclosures hit home

  Nov. 15--Sammie Pakros, her 2-year-old grandson and her ex-husband have been living on borrowed time.

   

• USGBC Initiative Expands LEED for Homes Resources

  Two regional green building groups have signed on as participants in a new USGBC initiative.

   
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  Case Study: Austin Home Achieves Top Ratings in Three Green Building Programs

  Super-efficient construction, careful planning bring certifications from LEED, NAHB, Austin Energy, and Energy Star.

   

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