green building: Green Verified vs Green Certified - 04/27/09 05:53 PM
There is no doubt about it. Green is hot! It's everywhere! But, with respect to housing, what's the difference in "Green Verified" and "Green Certified"?
If you talk to 10 different people you'll most likely get 10 different answers to the "What does green mean?" question.
Everything from "Yes, we've gone … (0 comments)
green building: New Blog - 03/21/09 11:00 AM
My "other" site for blogging. Yes, I've tried the outside world of blogging by self-publishing a blog outside of active rain called: The Green Building Inspector. Give a try? … (4 comments)
green building: Having a Bad Air Day? - 01/13/09 07:44 PM
What is 2 to 1000 times greater inside than out, is impossible to see but at the same time has the potential to damage your eyes, can cause dizziness and nausea, and vaporizes at normal temperature and atmosphere? You guessed it…VOCs or volatile organic compounds.
Many of us spend more than … (2 comments)
green building: Inspecting for "Bathroom Water Wasters" - 12/06/08 04:05 PM
Did you know that bath fixtures made before 1992 can waste up to 3 gallons of water each minute you spend in the shower? The shower and the toilet are the two areas in the bathroom where you can keep your money from going down the drain! Take an empty gallon … (0 comments)
green building: How to Chop Your Energy Bill in Ten Easy Steps - #3. The Shower - 12/01/08 07:43 AM
Remember when you were a kid and your mom always yelled, "Are you still in the shower? You're wasting water."? Well not only were sending gallons down the drain but spending hard earned cash heating more water.
Ready-Set-Go ... Get a Timer: Use a shower timer and try to keep your … (3 comments)
green building: New Home Building 101 - Window Placement - 11/30/08 08:09 PM
What factors will you consider in selecting, locating, and installing windows in your new home? When selecting windows you should choose those with low potential for condensation. For best results in Mississippi, windows must have a U value less than or equal to 0.50 and a solar heat gain factor (SHGF) … (0 comments)
green building: CGP - Certified Green Professional Course - Ridgeland, MS - 11/29/08 07:59 AM
Mark your calendar for February 17, 2009. The Jackson Association of Home Builders is offering a Certified Green Professional - CGP course for home builders. The designation requires 24 hours of NAHB-approved training, and additional continuing education every two years. Subjects covered in training discuss how green homes provide buyers with … (0 comments)
green building: Jackson, MS Home Energy Workshop - 11/16/08 08:52 AM
Last Saturday morning I learned how cross flow ventilation can help you save money. The Energy Division of the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and The Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Hinds & Madison Counties presented a home energy workshop at the AG Museum in Jackson, MS.
Michael Berk with Mississippi … (0 comments)
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
There is no doubt about it. Green is hot! It's everywhere! But, with respect to housing, what's the difference in "Green Verified" and "Green Certified"?
;)
;)
