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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The green IT stars of 2010

This year’s crop of Green 15 winners demonstrates how organizations of all sizes are finding innovative ways to use information technology to achieve critical and often complementary environmental and business objectives.

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CSU still working toward green image

In the most earth-friendly week of the year, as CSU finds new ways to establish itself as the Green University, using environmental building practices, it is looking to federal green standards to propagate that image.

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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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