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Green building
Climate change effects likely to include long-term inflation
by
Henry Epp
Nov 14, 2023
The fifth National Climate Assessment says climate change will continue to nudge household spending higher in many categories — including health, food and home repair.
Can The New American Home inspire builders to go green?
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Amy Scott
Mar 1, 2022
The house with three kitchens, a 12-nozzle shower for two and a tiled washing station for one lucky dog is designed as a "net-zero" energy home.
Will Britannia rule the waves in shipping's green revolution?
Jun 18, 2021
British entrepreneurs and innovators hope to cash in on the move to decarbonize commercial ships.
Formica: Coming to a table near you?
by
Eve Troeh
Jan 21, 2013
That staple of '50s kitchen counter tops is being embraced by young architects as a green alternative to stone.
Retrofit buildings more eco-friendly than 'green' construction
by
Eve Troeh
Jan 24, 2012
A new study shows that re-using an old building almost always saves more energy than framing up a new one.
Making green sexy?
by
Jim Nicolow
Jan 26, 2009
Here at the Greenwash Brigade, we recently received a press release titled "Making Green Sexy," about a LEED certified mega mansion in Florida...
EcoBroker standards: got transparency?
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Jim Nicolow
Oct 21, 2008
Sarah Gardner reported on the EcoBroker Program this afternoon on Marketplace. The program attempts to address two critical issues in combating...
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Update: Shh - don't tell anyone - these apartments are green!
Jul 11, 2008
About a week after this post, I received an e-mail from the marketing...
Shh - don't tell anyone - these apartments are green!
Jun 9, 2008
Riding home the other night, I saw a big sign: "The First Green Apartments in Minneapolis. move2blue.com"...
Green homes - speedy sales in a slow market?
Mar 12, 2008
For a year, I've been trying to convince Minnesota's affordable home builders concerned about a slowing market what Greg Pinn, a San Jose home...