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Fix Lead-Paint Rule, NAHB Remodelers' Chief Urges House Panel

The chairman of NAHB Remodelers called on a House subcommittee to alter the government's lead-paint rule so that it stops restricting consumer choice, quits relying on faulty testing equipment, and doesn't get expanded unduly into commercial space. More

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Treading Lightly: Passive House Comes to Chicago for First Time

Passive-house construction methods, in building or remodeling, can sharply reduce the carbon footprint of a home. More

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Making Sense of All the Available Green Certifications

Sustainable building certifications are many and varied. We help you make sense of the options available. More

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First Look at Affordable LEED Townhomes
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What's the Problem With Green Remodeling?

CARL SEVILLE: The single biggest obstacle to green remodeling is ignorance. Don't accept the status quo. More

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Survey: Consumers Say Their Homes Are Only Minimally Green

Three-quarters of homeowners believe that less than 25% of their home can be categorized as “green.” More

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How to “Cheat” at LEED: Part 2
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How to Cheat at LEED for Homes
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Smaller Footprint, Greener Future: The 2030 Challenge for Products

Architecture 2030 launches its building product carbon-reduction initiative. More

Maryland Adopts Green Construction Code
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