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NAHB-Nations Building News Article June 23, 2008
June 25, 2008NAHB's email publication Nations Building News has an article with information about a new Toolkit on Storm Water Control. This toolkit is geared towards homebuilders and HBA's on effective storm water and ersosion control techniques. With increased consumer demand for "green building", it can begin with lot development. The educational materials within the toolkit are aimed at assisting the home builder comply with storm water regulations and assisting HBA's in keeping excessive regulations from being enacted which can drive up the costs of affordable housing. Please visit the NAHB website at www.nahb.org and log in to access this and other toolkits. To read the entire email article please click Read More ...
You Tube - Homearama 2008 Green Home
June 17, 2008
On June 5, 2008, Chuck Miller with Miller Custom Homes held a "flying debris" demonstration at his 2008 Homearama Green Home "The Mothership". The demonstration simulated flying debris that is common during tornados and hurricanes and how typical construction methods compared to Poly Steel Concrete construction withstand such debris. You Tube has a video of the demonstration which includes additional details about how this is a green home. To view the You Tube clip please click
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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 ...
Become a Certified Green Building Professional
February 28, 2008
The National Association of Home Builders has recognized the need for credibility for those professionals working in the area of green building. Designed for builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construciton, the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation may be for you. It will provide you with the tools to help your business grow in the area of building green.
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NAHB National Green Building Conference
February 28, 2008
New Orleans, LA will be the host city for this years NAHB National Green Building Conference. This is the only national conference designed around the mainstream residential building industry. This will be a great opportunity for you to network, attend educational sessions for the development of the skills you need to grow a susscessful green building bussines and check out the tools of the trade of building green.
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