Articles related to "Green Building Practice"

Strategies for effective, sustainable and green practices should be a priority for managing the present and future growth of communities.

Texas park facilities feature building design that reflects place and promotes energy efficiency, water conservation, and use of reclaimed and native building material.

The springtime is prime for installing a driveway or a path through a garden or landscaping using clay-fired brick pavers. It adds curb appeal and raises home equity.

Obama's economic stimulus bill altered energy efficiency tax credits benefiting homeowners upgrading windows, installing geothermal heat pumps, solar panels, and more.

A look into deconstruction versus demolition and its impacts on the environment.

Hurricanes Katrina and Ike pointed out how fragile homes can be. With new construction or rebuilding after storm damage, build green, sustainable, and strong with ICFs.

Attic Ventilation is essential for exhausting hot air, to ease the load on the air conditioner, and to lower utility bills. This can be done with roof vents and fans.

Bathroom and kitchen remodeling projects always add to home equity. Bath vanity and kitchen countertop materials include granite, laminate, tile, butcher block, and more.

In the midst of a recession, green building conferences are selling well and attracting industry professionals and investors who are ready to go green.

Sustainable communities acknowledge the finiteness of natural resource through environmental, economical, and socially equitable planning.

For some kitchen, bath, or home remodeling projects, building permits need to be pulled and that means an architect drawing blueprints. Here's how to afford it.

ICFs are a green building technology that is fast gaining market share in the construction industry. Hollow Styrofoam blocks are stacked and poured with concrete.

In Cambridge, Maryland, the local Habitat for Humanity branch is working to build the first LEED Certified home of its kind in the state, and plans to build four more.

Denim insulation? Trendy, but the new kid on the block is green, sustainable, energy efficient spray foam insulation made from soy beans. It's not just for tofu anymore.

Home flooring is one of the basic residential remodel items to focus on. Choices include terrazzo, ceramic tile, natural stone, laminate, hardwood, carpet, and more.