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Decoding Green Building: Sustainable Solutions
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Monday, February 16, 2009. As more research and study continues on the environmental front, the larger solution to many problems we face is sustainability. In basic terms, sustainable products are items that have a long life and do not require replacement on a schedule. The definition can also be expanded to items, once used for a time period, which can be easily converted to another product or use, as communicated in Cradle to Cradle. By William McDonough and Michael Braungart. As a general rule, Homebu...
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Decoding Green Building: April 2009
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009. BECOMING THE LEAN BUILDER. The 90/90 Rule and the Rebirth of Operations. Wednesday, April 15, 11:00 AM EDT. Registration is fast, easy and no charge at:. Http:/ www.BuilderOnline.com/presidentialseminar. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). A Homebuilder, Purchasing Professional, Green Building Program Designer and Author. I have been in homebuilding for over 15 years and have spent the last two years studying and implementing green building practices. In addition to blogs, op-ed ...
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Decoding Green Building: Sustainable Steps for Housing
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Monday, May 18, 2009. Sustainable Steps for Housing. The housing industry continues to struggle and is perpetually on the forefront of the green movement. Homes and buildings are the most utilized assets and consume the most resources to both build and operate through their useful life. While builders can include many sustainable features that reduce future power, water and resource consumption, the responsibility to reduce usage is up to the future owner. Great for materials, but bad for transportation.
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Decoding Green Building: Affordable Alternative in Green Building
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Affordable Alternative in Green Building. Recently, I attended the International Builder Show in Las Vegas. Each year, the show is an opportunity to see the biggest and brightest ideas in the homebuilding industry. This year was no exception. As you might imagine, green building was especially prevalent in the products landscape and the discussions heard throughout the exhibit hall. With the addition of other green features like energy efficient lights, low-impact faucets and...
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Decoding Green Building: May 2009
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Monday, May 18, 2009. Sustainable Steps for Housing. The housing industry continues to struggle and is perpetually on the forefront of the green movement. Homes and buildings are the most utilized assets and consume the most resources to both build and operate through their useful life. While builders can include many sustainable features that reduce future power, water and resource consumption, the responsibility to reduce usage is up to the future owner. Great for materials, but bad for transportation.
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Decoding Green Building: Green Product Reviews
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Thursday, March 5, 2009. On several occasions, I have mentioned the need for products that are innovative, green and affordable. In Las Vegas, I spent a great deal of time seeking out products that meet these criteria. As part of my continuing efforts to share green methods with the world, product reviews will become an vital part of this blog moving forward. So, the lucky winner of the first review is…. Fi-Foil Company: Radiant Insulation Solutions. Http:/ www.fifoil.com/. A Homebuilder, Purchasing Prof...
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Decoding Green Building: March 2009
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Thursday, March 5, 2009. On several occasions, I have mentioned the need for products that are innovative, green and affordable. In Las Vegas, I spent a great deal of time seeking out products that meet these criteria. As part of my continuing efforts to share green methods with the world, product reviews will become an vital part of this blog moving forward. So, the lucky winner of the first review is…. Fi-Foil Company: Radiant Insulation Solutions. Http:/ www.fifoil.com/. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Decoding Green Building: Presidential Online Seminar
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009. BECOMING THE LEAN BUILDER. The 90/90 Rule and the Rebirth of Operations. Wednesday, April 15, 11:00 AM EDT. Registration is fast, easy and no charge at:. Http:/ www.BuilderOnline.com/presidentialseminar. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). A Homebuilder, Purchasing Professional, Green Building Program Designer and Author. I have been in homebuilding for over 15 years and have spent the last two years studying and implementing green building practices. In addition to blogs...
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Decoding Green Building: Define Your Shade – Resource Efficiency
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Define Your Shade – Resource Efficiency. This is the last article in the series that defines Green Building for homes. In a previous article, we discussed the definition of efficiency: utilizing products better than before to reduce usage, rather than just eliminating the item (conservation). With respects to resources, efficiency reduces the amount of product needed to build a home without reducing the overall performance of the structure. An aspect of resource management o...
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Decoding Green Building: February 2009
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Monday, February 16, 2009. As more research and study continues on the environmental front, the larger solution to many problems we face is sustainability. In basic terms, sustainable products are items that have a long life and do not require replacement on a schedule. The definition can also be expanded to items, once used for a time period, which can be easily converted to another product or use, as communicated in Cradle to Cradle. By William McDonough and Michael Braungart. As a general rule, Homebu...