Building Associations and Government reports alike tell the story. In 2011, estimated green construction (including remodels) was $17 Billion. In 2016, that number is expected to rise to between 87 and 114 Billion Dollars in the U.S. alone. This means there is not...
Resistant to Green Building because of Recycled Materials? Don’t Be! Our culture for many years now has fallen prey to the Ad Men on Madison Avenue, believing that new is always better, recycled or used items are for us to donate to the poor, and that most people...
The former Prudential Building, built in 1952 to be the company’s Southwest Headquarters, was imploded Sunday using high explosives. The building was scheduled to be taken down before 8:15 AM on Sunday, January 8. Fog and other conditions postponed the event until...
You wouldn’t dream of not insulating the exterior walls of your home. You want to conserve as much energy as possible, and have your home as comfortable as you can. After all, it is your sanctuary from the world. Make certain your exterior walls are insulated well....
Green homebuilding concepts are often discussed among builders and city Supervisory Boards across the country when it comes to sustainable, eco- friendly low-to-moderate Income housing. The concepts in building this housing are rarely used, however, due to some Board...
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