NAHB to Launch Green Building Program

Well 2008 seems like it will be a pivotal year for pushing green building full steam ahead. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), which currently promotes model green home building guidelines, will launch a national standard, the National Green Building Program.

2008 HGTV Dream Home Will Be a Green Home!

For several years now, I have entered to win the HGTV dream home, without much luck.  But next year will be my year…I was meant to wait until the dream green home was to be built, I’m sure of it!  The South Carolina low country home will incorporate green building practices and materials, paying close […]

Green Home Tour Held in Bucks County, PA

I was fortunate to enjoy the annual “Excellence in Design Tour” yesterday on such a perfect autumn day. It included 5 homes, a couple of restored barns and the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. All of the homes were beautiful, but one in particular caught my eye, the first LEED certified home built recently […]

EPAs Reasons to Build Green

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, buildings in the U.S. account for 39% of total energy use and 38% of carbon dioxide emissions.  They highlight the environmental, economic and social benefits of building to higher standards.  Check it out here.

Green Commercial Buildings Tour

If you’re thinking of doing a green renovation for your commercial office space, you can take a tour of five of Portland’s high performance buildings.  Get more details and your tickets now for the October 3 tour at Green Skyline.

Walmart Selling its Own CFLs

In an effort to reduce prices and attract more buyers to energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs, Walmart is now selling its own private label CFLs. Compact fluorescents use a fraction of the electricity that incandescents use, they provide quality light, last much longer and save money on your electric bill. You can reduce […]

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