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Green building products eligible for sustainable innovation prizes
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Challenge is awarding $250,000 in cash prizes to three winning green building products that are designed for re-use. Organizers are supporting creation and … -
An unexpected benefit of lowering risk through sustainable building
Most people now realize that sustainable building isn't just some fad. Responsible people across the globe are opting to build green homes or renovate existing ones so they'll be more environmentally … -
Demonstration homes pair solar power and electric vehicles
As the popularity of plug-in electric vehicles continues to grow, home builders are partnering with automakers to show how vehicles can integrate with a solar-powered house. KB Homes is collaborating … -
Play a part in Earth Day history (Infographic)
Be a part of the legacy of Earth Day by taking steps to conserve resources and make the planet a better place to live for all of us. -
Ready to remodel? Find how where other homeowners spend their money (Infographic)
When faced with a choice, many homeowners decide to improve their homes, rather than to move. They modernize the kitchen, replace the roof, finish the basement, add a bathroom, or make their home … -
Consumers still reluctant to pay more for green or organic goods without seeing the value
As Earth Day approaches, is there a connection between an improving economy and a concern for the environment? According to a March 2013 Harris poll, that just may be the case. Concern for the … -
Share your climate change concerns with the world for Earth Day
Between now and Earth Day – April 22 – this interactive digital display will aggregate user-submitted photographs depicting people's concerns about climate change. Then, it will be shown … -
Green guru: small steps help save money and the planet
Lots of people would like to do something to help the environment. In the current economic malaise, however, they are more concerned with stretching their hard-earned money. According to Sustainable …1 comment -
Water shortages prompt extreme residential restrictions, with more on the way
Imagine facing a fine up to $100,000 for washing your car. But that's not some future doom and gloom scenario. It's the law in drought-stricken places such as San Diego. The price of water is rising … -
Older homebuyers trending toward smaller, sustainable homes
Age plays an important role in a buyer's preferences, with the amount of space requirements dropping steadily as the age of the buyer increases. Among those younger than 35, the desired home size is … -
Luxury apartments offer 100% solar powered living
Residents of the Solterra EcoLuxury Apartments will be able to power their homes and electric vehicles solely by solar power. The luxury apartment community in San Diego not only allows residents the …1 comment -
Energy-efficient homes carry a decreased risk of mortgage default
Are energy-efficient homes a better bet when it comes to mortgage risk? According to a new study, the answer is yes. Owners of energy-efficient homes spend less money on heating and cooling costs … -
Cost of green building is lower than people think
Eco-friendly construction doesn't cost as much as the building industry assumes, according to the World Green Building Council. The cost premium is not as high as many in the sector believe it, the … -
Study: multi-family housing lagging in energy efficiency programs
Whole-home energy retrofits are growing in popularity across the country, but what if you are one of the more than 20 million American households that live in an apartment or condo? What if you own … -
Most Baby Boomers plan to stay in large homes, survey says
Despite the perception that aging Baby Boomers may create an oversupply of traditional single-family homes as they downsize into smaller residences, a new Royal LePage Real Estate survey shows that … -
Is a nuclear reactor water heater in your future? NASA scientists are working on it
How would you like to replace your water heater with a nuclear reactor? That's what Joseph Zawodny, a senior scientist at NASA's Langley Research Center, hopes to help bring about. It would tap the … -
Solar thermal project heats senior citizen housing in Berkeley
Thanks to solar water heating, elderly residents of a public housing project in Berkeley, Calif., will be more comfortable in their homes while spending less money. Satellite Affordable Housing …- Gary Wollenhaupt -
Insulation scammer fined $350K
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. The Federal Trade Commission cracked down on scammers that inflated the performance of liquid coating and radiant barrier products they sold to … -
Homes in walkable neighborhoods fetch higher prices
Homes located near popular downtown areas fetch higher prices when they're sold because buyers are more interested in condos, townhouses and single-family homes located either in or within walking …1 comment -
Prefab housing market expected to grow through 2018
Shipments of prefabricated housing in the U.S. are projected to reach 112,000 units by the year 2018, staging a comeback in tandem with the recovery in global economy and resurgence in housing and …1 comment
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