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Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal — the complete building life cycle.
A similar concept is natural building, which is usually on a smaller scale and tends to focus on the use of natural materials that are available locally. Other commonly used terms include sustainable design and green architecture; however, while good design is essential to green building, the actual operation, maintenance, and ultimate disposal or deconstruction of the building also have very significant effects on buildings' overall environmental impact.
1. Dogs Gone Green by Grant Garl
March 28, 2008
The idea for Fit ‘n’ Furry was born two years ago. Being pet lovers, my wife, Marci, and I understood our daughter’s dilemma when she explained there was no place she felt comfortable leaving her pet when traveling. We felt ours was a unique idea that would work because pet lovers, in particular ...more...
2. House Building Charlotte- Get The Best Builder by Tom Cromlento
February 27, 2008
Today it is easier than ever to tackle house building Charlotte! There are numerous contractors, offering many building options. A home can be built in the traditional method, as an energy efficient building, or using green construction. Use the internet and explore the numerous house building Charlotte web sites. There you can look at some great examples of homes that have already been built in y ...more...
3. Green Home Building - Can it be done with a mega mansion. by Toby Munk
February 22, 2008
Green mansion might seem like an oxymoron. In a time where a carbon footprint is the new business card of the environmentally conscious mega mansions of the wealthy do not seem be able to fit the bill.
If this holds true then larger homes could never be classified as green buildings. So lets have a closer look.
First of all why would the size of a home mater in terms of its greenne ...more...
Just as we were fooled by the terms 'lite' and 'low-cal', so we are now beginning to get caught out with the terms 'green' and 'environmentally friendly'. In the same way that we were willing to pay more for low fat and low calorie products, we will also pay more for green products.
Green has even entered the realty market, and green choices are optional in some newly built home ...more...
Nashville will soon be the hosting a conference aimed at encouraging builders, designers and community planners to think green in an effort to keep Tennessee's water clean. The conference, presented by the Kentucky Dept. for Environmental Protection and the Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation, actually focuses on the water quality of the entire Southeast area, and seeks to inform of ...more...
7. Spray Foam Insulation Alternative for Building Green by Andrew Stratton
February 13, 2008
Now that everybody wants to build green, there are lots of new insulation options for keeping your house warm. These include spray foam and fiber insulation and non-fiberglass batts. You no longer have to use materials that are potentially dangerous to yourself or the environment. All of these options use recycled materials in an environmentally friendly way. Let's take a look at some of these opt ...more...
The Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) are not happy chaps at the moment! There is concern in the industry that building codes are being compromised by the use of programs that were not designed in Canada and that are replacing Canadian based standards.
The newly developing interest in green homes and sustainable energy has meant that several new green programs and ...more...
9. Profiles in Green Building: The Austin Real Estate Market by Dane Smith
January 11, 2008
Austin has long been a home for friendly folk- friendly to each other, friendly to animals, and friendly to the environment. What used to be considered as only the concerns of hippies and the bohemian sect, environmentalism is now at the forefront of commercial and residential design, and "green" businesses are popping up nationwide. Austin, however, was the first city in the United States to es ...more...
10. Home Construction & the Environment: Log Homes & Carbon Footprin... by Jennifer Grimes
December 12, 2007
Log Homes and Timber Frame Homes may have the lowest carbon footprint of any other type of construction. A carbon footprint is the measurement of carbon dioxide released as a result of using a particular product or other human activity. Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere and major contributor to global warming.
A report prepared by the Edinburgh Cent ...more...
1) Energy Star for Homes a) Home must perform at least 15% better than code based on energy modeling software b) Focus is primarily on tight building envelope, correctly installed insulation, air-tight forced air systems (ductwork) and efficient mechanical systems. c) Progress Energy and Duke Power customers receive a 5% discount ...more...
12. Go for Green Design by Holly Brown
November 21, 2007
What is green design, you ask? Well it is when you use all natural products and products that reduce energy use in your home.
It is very easy to go green as we in the design industry like to say. One of the easiest ways to start is by replacing your appliances with energy star ones. Yes this can be expensive, but for most people it will not change there habits too much, but it will save yo ...more...
How we live affects every aspect of the planet. We use fossil fuels at an unsustainable rate, and we're polluting the rivers and skies with toxins that are produced by our vehicles, homes, and industries. The price of comfort and convenience is the planet itself. Things are not too late, however. Every change we make, such as recycling, driving fuel efficient vehicles, and reducing our usage of ...more...
Are you building your dream home? If your dream of the future includes a brand new home, you are in a position to make your dream house one that is good to the environment. Here are ten choices that can make your new construction home a lean green machine.
Select a site that is handy to public transportation or otherwise reduces your dependence on automobile travel.more...
15. Promotion of Green Building Construction Technique by Vinay Choubey
October 29, 2007
Construction of Green Building is a technology to use all resources efficiently for the creation of human habitats which improve human health, build a better environment, increase working efficiency of human beings and minimize the cost of buildings. Green buildings are also known as sustainable buildings, which are designed, built, renovated, operated and used in an ecological and resource-effici ...more...
16. When Green Building is not Really Green by Jen Rich
October 7, 2007
A lot of realtors, home buyers, and home builders are jumping on the recent "environmentally friendly" band wagon by throwing around the term "green". Realtors are using the word "green" as a selling point as they try to interest a buyer in a home. Builders are including a hand full of "green" features in new construction and in renovation projects and then trying to use that angle as a way to dru ...more...
Demand for environmentally friendly buildings has grown considerably in recent years, and Realtors are making a lot of money helping investors buy and sell them. As this market grows, it's up to savvy agents to follow new green technology, and the changing interests of buyers. Government green building incentives and international treaties are also a big factor, and agents who know what policie ...more...
18. Building a Home? To Choose the Right Home Builder , Learn the Ri... by Jennifer Grimes
August 29, 2007
“For every action, there is an opposite reaction.” So said Isaac Newton in his 3rd Law of Motion. Newton’s law is true for an apple falling from a tree or building a new home. Consider three primary opposing forces at work when building a new home – Cost, Quality and Time. We call this the CQT Triangle. Understanding the opposing forces of the CQT Triangle is critical when selecting the right ...more...
19. What Green Building Means by Ki Gray
August 14, 2007
There's a lot of talk in real estate about green building lately, but the phrase is still a little vague. Here's a guide to understanding a few key terms, so you can investigate whether or not a potential home is truly eco-friendly.
Insulation and Building: Many new buildings are being insulated with recycled materials, such as old blue jeans or blown-in fiberglass. Proper insulation now ...more...
20. Jobs with a Purpose: Graduate Jobs in the Green Construction Ind... by Rupal Patel
July 27, 2007
One of the most explosive industries over the last five years has been in sustainable economic development. Automobile companies are offering smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles along with fleets of hybrid fuel vehicles for environmentally conscious consumers. Furniture retailers are beginning to offer chairs, couches, and tables made of wood grown in responsible forestry preserves. Grocers, res ...more...
21. Green Architecture - Designs with the Environment in Mind by rob tendick
June 19, 2007
There once was a day where one someone was speaking about the word green, it was obvious they were referring to a color formed by mixing yellow and blue. That assumption is no longer true; with our society leaning toward a healthier environment and ways we can help save the earth, the term green now takes on a whole new meaning. One way to support an environmentally conscious lifestyle is with gre ...more...
22. Energy Efficient Homes vs. Green Building by Sara Martin
June 18, 2007
What’s happened to the term energy efficient home? I read the best definition of an energy efficient home by Dennis Crook. He’s built energy efficient homes since the Carter Administration in the 1980’s. His definition of an energy efficient home follows:
“The energy-efficient home acts as a smooth-functioning machine in which the equipment produces as much, if not more energy capacity ...more...
23. Oregon's Green Construction Tax Benies by Winston Verde
February 10, 2007
Oregon is often referred to as a green state because its bountiful rainfall. As Oregon’s green construction tax benefits reveal, the title is just as applicable to its environmental philosophy.
It is at the state and local level that green construction has been meeting much success in the area of funding and all in tax credits and reductions. Several states have emerged as leaders and sup ...more...
24. Finding Grants for Green Construction by Winston Verde
February 10, 2007
When it comes to new construction techniques, grants are often a way to cut costs. Federal grants for green construction are plentiful with billions literally available.
A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a Federal agency. It is intended to carry out a public purpose or support or stimulate a purpose that is authorized by a law of the United States. Federal grants ca ...more...
25. Green Construction Periodicals - Keep Up To Date by Winston Verde
February 10, 2007
The mere idea of green construction, much less the practical application of the philosophy is fairly new. The field is evolving quickly which means peridicals are a good way to keep up with it.
The green construction movement has become well established in the United States and Europe. One sign of this growth is the number of magazines that are devoted to the subject. One such magazine is ...more...
