Archives for November, 2007

MONEY STILL TALKS: Green Building Efficiency is the New Standard: Part One


It’s no secret there is growing consumer desire for the building of green homes. And this isn’t just limited to concerns for on-site construction waste or the preservation of our planet’s natural resources. Today’s homeowners want to keep their wallets at a healthy weight…and that means controlling their energy costs.
Home buyers speak out
According to a recent [...]

TODAY’S GREEN BUILDERS SENDING LESS TO THE LANDFILLS: Green Homebuyers Encourage On-Site Waste Resuse and Reduction


The question: “Is it true that consumers aren’t concerned with building ‘green?’” is continually faced by today’s home builders. And the answer is no. Contrary to popular belief, recent studies have revealed that many homebuyers do indeed desire green homes. What’s more, this audience will continue to grow.
Not only does the building of green homes [...]

What’s Old is New Again in the Suburbs: Today’s Developments Showcase the “New Urbanism” and “New Pedestrianism” Craze


 
“New Urbanism” reached popularity in the 80s and has continued to gain momentum. Aspirational homeowners, city planners, architects and developers persist to seek sustainable living that provides solutions for social, health, energy, economic, aesthetic, and environmental issues including global warming and rising oil prices. New compact, diverse communities are now showcasing a revival of traditional [...]