Green Home

When it comes to pioneering legislation — and the D.C. green building law certainly qualifies as such — the real test comes down to execution. The District, which became one of the first jurisdictions nationally to turn lofty visions of green development into a legislative mandate with its 2006...  

Thanks to increased popular demand and recent green building legislation, the nationwide green building industry is very lively this summer.  

The California Building Standards Commission has instated a green building code for all new construction in the state. The standards will be voluntary until 2010 so builders can acclimate to the changes.  

As green building and living has grown in popularity in Michigan, a new conference designed to bring builders, vendors and consumers together launches Thursday in Grand Rapids.  

Jim Derse started his sign company in his mother’s garage, painting advertisements for Milwaukee brewers such as Gettelman and Miller.  

CHICAGO - The bathroom tiles are recycled wine bottles. The hardwood floors are sustainable bamboo. And the sprawling garden gets sprinkled with rainwater collected in 300-gallon barrels.  

The fourth and final audio conference session is still open for registration. Don't miss out on this lively discussion by sustainability experts about the legal risks that accompany green building practices. (PRWeb Aug 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/green...  

The city has created the Green Building Task Force, an advisory panel that will provide recommendations to make homes and businesses more energy efficient and climate-friendly.  

The Home Builders Association of Southern Tennessee is hosting the NAHB Green Building Seminar on Sept. 17-19 at the Home Builders Association office.  

Mayor Ralph Becker wants to reward developers for meeting green-building standards by speeding them through Salt Lake City's building-permit process.  

As energy costs rise, more states and cities are adopting policies that encourage or require new construction to be energy-efficient.  

Tough new green building requirements will be introduced in San Francisco, the city's Mayor has announced.  

The US Green Building Council of the National Capital Region, has awarded The Tower Companies (www.towercompanies.com), the largest Green Builder in the Nations Capital, with the prestigious Annual Awards of Excellence NCR Member of the Year Award for demonstrated excellence in contribution and...  

Green building was anything but a household phrase 15 years ago when Bill Hayward, chairman and CEO of Hayward Lumber, started getting calls from architects seeking advice on sustainable building materials. He recognized the need for a resource center for the building industry.  

Dubai: Green building standards in Dubai will conform to the best international design and construction practices and will be in place early next year, Dubai Municipality Dubai Municipality said.