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3 May
2011

LEED platinum-certified home in Chicago is a showcase for stylish living

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The total cost was $1.6 million. That may seem like a lot of money, but if you look at any other custom-built house this big—it’s 2,675 square feet on a […]

26 Apr
2011

Duvernoy Residence LEED Silver

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This home dramatically reduces it’s HVAC energy requirements by using airtight building principles. This home utilized geothermal forced air cooling and geothermal hydronic heating to further reduce HVAC consumption. -Whole […]

24 Apr
2011

Cottage Home To Showcase Beach Homes in Upcoming Bus Tour

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South Haven, MI – Cutting energy and water consumption by 30 to 60 percent, lowering greenhouse emissions, and reducing exposure to mold, mildew and other toxins are a few of […]

22 Apr
2011

New Student Board Intern

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All welcome Stephanie Krajnik Stephanie is a junior at Aquinas College, studying Sustainable Business and Biology. She plans to earn a degree in public health and use her knowledge of […]

19 Apr
2011

Understanding MUEC 2009 and Energy Star V 3.0

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Due to the enormous number of questions concerning the updates to Energy Star & the Michigan Uniform Energy Code of 2009, The Green Home Institute has developed a training seminar […]

15 Apr
2011

29 LEED Townhomes proposed for Grand Rapids’ Madison Square neighborhood

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LINC, formerly Lighthouse Communities, will present its plan for the modern multi-family units, which would be located on nine parcels on four streets near the intersection of Madison Avenue SE […]

13 Apr
2011

Gulyas Residence – LEED Platinum, Bloomington Indiana

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The Gulyas Residence in Bloomington Indiana was one of the first homes in Indiana to receive LEED for Homes Platinum certification! Through the use of passive house techniques and additional […]

7 Apr
2011

3 Reasons for LEED in Minneapolis

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A recent homeowner describes their rational for buidlgin a green home in Minnnesota in a recent article in the Downtown Journal. She outlines three reasons for her decision: Authoritative Source: […]

6 Apr
2011

Habitat for Humanity commits to LEED and Reduces Homeowner Utilities

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Habitat for Humanity Kent County Chapter has been a leader and pioneer in the field when it comes to affordable and sustainable housing. In 2006, they built the nation’s first […]

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