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Green Building Curmudgeon: LEED for Homes Online Scoring Tool Needs a Lot More Work
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JLC Report: Passive House Seeks Broader Appeal

Passive House seeks broader appeal; proposed code changes stir controversy in North Carolina; more More

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Is Rain-Screen Siding Worth the Effort?

It's good insurance against problems caused by wind-driven rain, but experts wonder whether the additional cost is necessary. More

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Lawsuit Claims LEED Certification Is False and Misleading

Class action suit holds that the "green" project rating system is just a marketing gimmick that harms the interests of non-LEED building performance experts. More

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Maine Gets Its First Statewide Code

It’s long been known that sunlight reflected from low-E windows can melt vinyl siding, but the management of a “green” Las Vegas hotel is confronted by a similar problem on a vastly larger scale. More

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Strategy Guide: Regreen Remodeling Guidelines Now Available Online

Looking to research green strategies for your projects? The Regreen Strategy Generator is an online tool that offers valuable information about green remodeling. More

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History Redux: Creating a Sustainable Design for a Historic Home

This historic Santa Barbara boarding house now exceeds LEED Platinum standards, but it took some creativity to make it happen. More

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Merit Award, Green Remodeling Over $250,000: New Model Remodel

Creative design meets sustainable building in this LEED-Platinum whole-house remodel. More

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Case Study: North Carolina Remodel Soars Beyond LEED Platinum

Determined to use his home as a demonstration of the many green building possibilities, architect Jay DeChesere left no option untouched when designing this LEED-Platinum gut rehab. More

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Monier LifeTile StrongSeal Underlayment

Eligible for LEED points, StrongSeal roofing underlayment is made from recycled tire rubber. More

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