Real estate blog entries tagged with green build

Blog entries tagged with "green build":

green build: The Build Green Co. - 07/15/08 06:08 PM

The Build Green Company is a leading provider of hybrid Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) systems to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional builders worldwide. The Build Green Company's patented Hybrid SIP System (HSS) is a load-bearing, panelized wall and roof system utilizing an expanded polystyrene foam insulation framed in lightweight steel. The … (1 comments)

green build: Green vs. Greener Building Practices - 06/27/08 01:02 PM

HVAC: Energy efficiency can mean a right-sized HVAC unit or a geothermal system.
Green - Heating & Cooling system correct sizing for the size of the home.
Greener - Geothermal Pump. Uses the ground temperature to regulate the temperature of your home.

Structural Framing: Using engineered lumber and OVE cuts … (1 comments)

green build: What is a "Green" Home? - 04/03/08 04:00 PM

This afternoon, I attended a work shop on high performance homes! You can check it out at http://eeba.org/calendar/index.asp - I highly recommend you attend if you are in a market where this is available! The instructor talked about the definition of "green" homes, and it definitely clarified for me what constitutes … (2 comments)

green build: The not sure if I whole believe this or not - 02/09/08 05:11 PM

A company called Primerica is trying to get the Crystal River Commons approved. Here is what they say about the project "Crystal River commons is designed with the environment in mind. Located on the northeast corner of US 19 and CR 494 (Ozello Trail), Crystal River Commons will provide a unique walkable … (0 comments)

green build: Green Building Concepts Taking Hold in Southern Oregon - 01/29/08 11:02 PM

Like Greg and Valri Williams' dream development Verde Village in Ashland, a 62 unit project mix consisting of cottages, single-family homes and 15 affordable housing units that will all be Net-Zero Energy Homes (homes that combine energy-efficient construction, equipment, lighting and appliances with commercially available renewable energy systems to provide homeowners … (4 comments)

green build: Going Green or Saving Green - 10/19/07 05:05 PM

Which one is it these days?With such a big movement towards "going green", is the way we think really changing? There are so many studies out now talking about Global Warming and the severe consequences that will result from the lack of immediate action. My thoughts sit somewhere in the middle, where … (0 comments)

green build: SoyGuard - A Green Protection for Your Woods! - 06/01/07 12:58 PM

I figure if Standale Lumber is going to be getting into this Green Scene I need to be more conscious of using these products myself.I'm currently in the process of staining my deck and railings at my home. I am going to be using a new product called Soy Guard. SoyGuard … (6 comments)

green build: Monday Morning Fires - Low E vs No Low E, Talking Glass Here Folks! - 05/22/07 01:20 PM

A Monday Morning in the life of Buzz started yesterday when I received an email from Eric Hughes with Image Design who is the designer on Adam Bearup's Herkelrath Project. Eric's email stated that Adam did NOT want Low E glass on the south and eastern facings of the home so they could … (5 comments)

green build: GREEN Seminar - Grand Rapids, Michigan - 05/15/07 11:17 AM

The Grand Rapids Home Builders Association is hosting a free GREEN seminar this Saturday, May 19 from 10:30 - Noon. The topic for the seminar is : Building A Green Home. The GR HBA is featuring four experts explaining what it takes to build a green home - from concept to completion.Reservations … (1 comments)

green build: Greening the Desert - 04/02/07 10:37 PM

Eloise Gift www.eloisegift.com A Giift for real estateIncreasingly, not only individuals and special interest groups, but city and state governments are becoming proactive on conservation, and sustainability issues. Water Conservation Measures- The mayor of the city of Albuquerque, Martin Chavez, set a goal to reduce Albuquerque's water usage by 40 percent … (12 comments)