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LEED-certified green building projects hit 12,000 mark
Major milestone achieved for the global green building market as USGBC reaches 12,000th green building project.
| Economists expect home prices to fall 0.7 percent in 2012, which is more negative than their previous expectation of a 0.2 percent decline, according to the March 2012 Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey, compiled from 104 responses by a diverse … | |
 | The segment of the housing industry that caters to those home buyers and renters who are 55-plus years old saw gradual but steady improvement in 2011. This trend is expected to continue throughout 2012 as more baby boomers turn 55 and seek new homes … |
 | The list of housing markets showing measurable improvement expanded by 29 metro areas in February to include a total of 98 entries on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released today. Thirty-six … |
 | The nation will be more energy independent by 2035 as it increases production of oil, natural gas and renewable power, which includes solar and wind, according to the U.S. government. The government released today the 2012 Annual Energy Outlook … |
 | America is thinking too small when it comes to energy efficiency, while also making the mistake of "crowding out" economically beneficial investments in energy efficiency by focusing on riskier and more expensive bids to develop new energy sources … |
 | Green news is increasing at an incredibly fast pace. New trends are constantly surfacing, with an onslaught of news resulting. ProudGreenHome turned to its ACE's, which stands for Approved Contributing Experts, to ask them what they consider the … |
 | Santa is the man. He's been doing a fantastic job for hundreds of years, but many of his practices are out of date and it's time for updates to reduce his carbon footprint. With Santa's worldwide tour only days away, it's the perfect time to take a … |
| Production of new single-family homes and apartments rose 9.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 685,000 units in November, according to figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department today. This marks the fastest pace of housing … | |
 | Remodeling activity is continuing to increase according to the BuildFax Remodeling Index (BFRI). The latest BFRI showed that the month of September experienced the highest level of remodeling activity since the index was introduced in 2004 and … |
| Solar energy may finally get its day in the sun, according to USA Today. The high costs that for years made it impractical as a mainstream source of energy are plummeting. Real estate companies are racing to install solar panels on office buildings … | |
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Corporate Sustainability Trends: An Overview (with regards to Bob Dylan)
Contrary to popular myth, it’s easy being green. Learn from the steps these companies took to become more earth-friendly.Type: Special ReportSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
The Benefits of LEED-Certifying Your Home
There are plenty of benefits to be gained from obtaining LEED green building certification for your home.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
The Benefits of Residential Solar Power
Incorporating residential solar power may be cheaper and easier than you think.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Energy-Efficient Lighting: Top trends
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to be greener is to make changes to your home's interior lighting.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
The basics of pre-fab and modular homes
Pre-fabricated homes have come a long way since the days of the double-wide. Now they’re available in all sizes and budgets, and are much more energy-efficient than their new-build counterparts.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com
