Welcome to the green building council
"The mission of the TBAGBC is to educate builder members, associate members and consumers about green building and its implementation as a method to provide healthy, energy-efficient and sustainable shelter. The council will act as a reference center for information and available training opportunities to promote and advance the green building industry."
VNG energywise - Green Building Know-How Strategies for Success Article
April 02, 2008Virginia Natural Gas has published an article "Blazing a Green Trail" by Jack McGee in their latest edition of energywise Green Building Know-How Strategies for Success. This article highlights the EarthCraft House Program home built by Chuck Miller of Miller Custom Homes and how the incorporation of natural gas appliances in addition to other features can be done without sacrificing style or comfort. To read the entire article please click Read More ...
NAHB-Nations Building New Article March 10 , 2008
March 13, 2008NAHB's email publication Nations Building News features an article about IRS Engery Tax Credits. In response to suggestions by NAHB, the new IRS guidelines give clarification on eligible homes and broadens the field of eligible tax credit raters. Please read the full article for details. Click Read More ...
NAHB-Nations Building New Article March 3, 2008
March 13, 2008
NAHB has published through their email news letter Nations Building News, how even in a challenging housing market the demand for "green building" is still strong. To read the entire article, please click -
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VA Builder Article - get the "green light" on lighting
March 11, 2008Have you ever wondered about those squiggly fluorescent screw in bulbs? Well, let Debby Canto Davis, free -lance writer for the Virginia Builder ,shed some light on the subject with her article "CFLs Trigger a 'green light' for Energy Efficiency". You may just be surprised at the number of choices available. To view the entire article click - Read More ...
VA Builder Article - The PATH guide to green building
March 11, 2008The March edition of the Virginia Builder magazine includes an article written by Susan Conbere titled "The PATH Guide to Green Building". In her article she discusses the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing's (PATH) Guide to Green Building, which is eight previously issed Tech Sets from PATH that highlight with some detail the principles of green building. You can visit the PATH website at www.pathnet.org and to read the article in the VA Builder click - Read More ...
Training opportunities
NAHB National Green Building Conference In New Orleans, LA May 11-13, 2008 Read More ...
