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26 Feb
2014

Central Michigan University Completes LEED Platinum Dorm

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“This $28.5M project involved the construction of two new student housing buildings for Central Michigan University’s (CMU) graduate school. Hoping to emulate apartment living to attract the students who might otherwise […]

14 Feb
2014

Asbestos Exposure and Abatement in Homes

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Part of the green building revolution involves replacing harmful materials with non-toxic alternatives. The harmful products that need replacing often pose a threat to the environment and human health. Asbestos […]

28 Jan
2014

USGBC certifies 50,000th LEED Homes

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Quoted text from ” http://www.proudgreenhome.com/article/226725/USGBC-certifies-50-000th-green-housing-unit-under-LEED-for-Homes ” “Since its start in 2007, 50,000 housing units have been certified under LEED for Homes and 44 percent of those homes were classified as affordable […]

14 Jan
2014

GreenStar Residential Remodeling Certification is Here.

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and Minnesota GreenStar (MNGS) have teamed up to deliver the GreenStar remodeling & new homes certification to the Midwest and North East. The program is backed by the National Association of the Remodeling […]

29 Dec
2013

Volunteer of the year 2013: Danny McGee

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Danny McGee approached after talking to the director at the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, who pointed him our way.. Danny came to our office in Grand Rapids MI asking […]

27 Dec
2013

Designing and Building Sustainable Homes That Make Life Easier : A look inside the Universal Design Living Laboratory

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Take a behind-the-scenes look from design, to construction, to post-occupancy, of the Universal Design Living Laboratory, the national demonstration home and garden in Columbus, Ohio. This spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright […]

26 Dec
2013

Making Sense of GreenHome Certifications and Labels 101

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Making Sense of GreenHome Certifications and Labels 101 When it comes to building, remodeling, designing or developing GreenHome’s

14 Dec
2013

Becomes Homes of Hope Fiscal Sponsor – Helps with Veteran Housing & Living Intentional Community

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SUSAN JULIEN LARIMORETUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 VIA the Grand Rapids Urban Innovation Exchange The goal of newly formed nonprofit Homes of Hope and the dream of its founder, homebuilder Rich […]

4 Dec
2013

WI Platinum 2.5k Square foot Home averages $30 energy bills

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Thanks to Jetson Green for sharing this awesome post! (Article written by Christine Walsh on Nov. 28, 2013) Architect Virge Temme of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin recently received the LEED Platinum for Homes certification […]

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