An Earth Day View of Green Building: Earth Advantage Institute Looks 10 Years Forward

Earth Advantage Institute, a green building certification resource and educational organization that has certified more than 11,000 homes, has taken a look forward at green building expectations for the next decade. Based on trends tracked over the past 5 years, Earth Advantage Institute staff has compiled a list of 8 predictions that provide an Earth Day glimpse of American homes and the home …

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Melrose faces deadline to adopt green building code

When she spoke at Melrose City Hall on April 1 to explain the regulations of the so called stretch energy code a new, more rigorous building code that Melrose may adopt next month green community consultant Eliza Johnston faced a group of people versed in the construction trade: builders, local energy commission members, other energy consultants, and city planning officials.

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Companies earn green awards

Three decades ago, recycling paper was considered a cutting-edge movement in San Francisco. Now, green business has become a ubiquitous buzz phrase as more businesses strive to meet the latest standards of sustainability. Today, the Building Owners and Management Association of California…

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