Real estate blog entries tagged with green buildings

Blog entries tagged with "green buildings":

green buildings: The Green Building “Payoff” - 10/05/08 01:24 PM

An increasing number of investors are realizing that "green buildings" are good for more than the environment: "going green" is financially rewarding as well. Given the volatile nature of energy costs and the economy, long-term energy savings are looking more and more attractive as a way of boosting the bottom line. … (4 comments)

green buildings: Green Buildings & New Technology - 08/05/08 12:13 PM

I attended a conference concerning "Green Buildings & New Technology" in Phoenix last week. Facilitated by the Real Estate Communications Group, the roster of speakers and sponsors was like a "Who's Who" of people involved in commercial property in Arizona. (To see the roster, click on the Green logo … (7 comments)

green buildings: Sustainable Efforts in Albuquerque - 05/20/08 02:45 AM

From Taos and Santa Fe through Albuquerque, Tijeras and Edgewood in the East Mountains, to Los Lunas in the south, the United States Green Building Council New Mexico (USGBCNM) chapter, observed Sustainability Week with lectures, workshops, and tours of gardens and green buildings-commercial and residential. The self-guided residential tour was educational … (6 comments)

green buildings: Going Green Year Round - 05/14/08 07:09 PM

by Coco Clayman-Cook This year we will all find ourselves noticing a little more green than last year, and I'm not talking about the lush landscape of Spring in Los Angeles. I'm referring to our society's commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. More and more consumers are requesting environmentally friendly residences … (1 comments)

green buildings: Going "Green" in Hoboken, One Step At A Time - 04/28/08 04:21 PM

Granite Counters May No Longer Help Sell Your Condo We just celebrated the 30th anniversary of Earth Day, now expanded into Earth Week. On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day, I happened to be on a family trip to Washington D.C. and on the mall where the first Earth Day … (0 comments)

green buildings: Really? You (the public) don't care? I find that hard to believe! - 04/11/08 02:35 PM

I came across this comment today in a post over at Tree Hugger.
"There are (expensive) systems available, but they are rarely used in North America, because residential builders don't pay operating costs, and have no incentive to put in expensive things like thermal breaks that purchasers can't see and don't … (4 comments)

green buildings: Leed Certified Buildings...all the benefits with no drawbacks..and higher resale! - 04/04/08 03:05 PM

CoStar Group has just released a new study that finds Sustainable "Green" buildings do indeed out perform non-green buildings in all key areas. The study looked at Occupancy,rental rates obtained and sales prices. The verdict is in...Green is good...Very good!
Leed Certified buildings command a premium over other traditional buildings.According to the … (0 comments)

green buildings: Queen City Today, Green City Tomorrow? - 04/01/08 05:43 PM

Last week we got the good news that the Charlotte Real Estate Market was the only one left in the black in terms of single family home sales (at least in the top 20 markets in the United States). This week the Charlotte Business Journal began a new column called Going … (0 comments)

green buildings: US Green Building Council: Tallahassee - 03/27/08 08:15 PM

Roughly a year old, the Capital City Chapter of the US Green Building Council is off to a great start! One of the nations newest chapters, Capital City USGBC is already holding numerous events, recruiting heavily, and providing a valuable resource to both the building/real estate community and the general community … (0 comments)

green buildings: Tallahassee's Springtime Festival - 03/27/08 04:49 PM

Got kids? Need something to do this weekend?
Come on down to Tallahassee's 40th annual Springtime Tallahassee Festival!!!
Voted one of the top 20 events in Florida, Springtime Tallahassee draws great crowds, and is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast, with a parade of over 70,000 participants! For parents, the Children's … (0 comments)

green buildings: Leon County Climate Action Summit - 03/27/08 02:23 PM

Climate Action Summit
FRIDAY, MARCH 28 In a collaborative effort cosponsored by the City of Tallahassee, the Tallahassee Democrat, the Environmental Defense, & Leon County, local and regional professionals and individuals working towards a sustainable future will convene in the Tallahassee Civic center, this Friday. The summit … (0 comments)

green buildings: Green Residences - Megalithic style! - 03/14/08 07:11 PM

Wow! ...pretty much all I can say.
Thanks to Sylvia Barry's recent post on "unique" buildings, this novel take on "green" design has recently come to my attention. As a green home certifying agent, I have worked on both residential and commercial projects of widely varying design and style, yet nothing like … (2 comments)

green buildings: Milago Condominiums - 54 Rainey St., Austin, TX 78701 - Downtown Austin Condos - 03/09/08 02:59 PM

The 240 units of Milago Condominiums offer wonderfully comfortable living within walking distance of all the music, art, culture, dining, and nightlife that Austin's downtown has to offer. Surrounded by natural beauty, Milago Condominiums are designed to offer urban stylishness with a cosmopolitan flair. Located at the foot of Rainey Street … (0 comments)

green buildings: Green Pays - 01/16/08 01:51 AM

If incentives help, green buildings are likely to become commonplace in New Mexico because green buildings pay. Most people who live in green buildings speak of the energy savings from energy star appliances, low-e windows, tighter construction and the advantages of solar power. Many extol the comfort level and health benefits … (11 comments)

green buildings: GET YOUR GREEN! WE'RE ALL GOING GREEN! GREEN HOMES, BUILDINGS, ETC. - 01/12/08 04:38 AM

GREEN, GREEN, GREEN! Money is GREEN but now everywhere you look builders, developers, investors are talking about the new buzz word "GREEN". Green Buildings, Green Homes, Green Communities!I went to visit a new development last week and the developer/builder took me on a tourof his homes with more natural light, green … (2 comments)

green buildings: GREEN HOMES, GREEN SCHOOLS, GREEN BUILDINGS, GREEN COMMUNITIES! - 01/12/08 04:30 AM

green buildings: Green Buildings, Green Homes, Green Investments! - 01/12/08 04:20 AM

GREEN, GREEN, GREEN!
Money is GREEN but now everywhere you look builders, developers, investors are talking about the new buzz word "GREEN". Green Buildings, Green Homes, Green Communities!I went to visit a new development last week and the developer/builder took me on a tourof his homes with more natural light, green … (0 comments)

green buildings: Eloise Gift - EcoBroker Newbie - 11/23/07 04:31 PM

I am finally official, having completed my coursework for certification as an EcoBroker. I can now officially represent clients interested in buying, selling, or learning about green buildings - buildings built to specifications for energy efficiency, environmental safety, and comfort. It has been determined that fully 80% of people who buy houses … (14 comments)

green buildings: Winn Wittman, Architect, Austin, Texas- - 10/17/07 03:21 PM

I just learned about Mr. Wittman and thought I would share his information with you. He is a local Austin architect who has done some wonderful projects, one of which is a fabulous home in Westlake Hills (just a few miles from downtown Austin) called SOARING WINDS. The home is stunning and you can … (0 comments)

green buildings: Green: It's As Good As Gold - 09/27/07 04:43 PM

Green: It's As Good As Gold
Yesterday, Yahoo News reported that New York City ranks in the top 10 most sustainable cities in the country. The average New Yorker generates less 2/3 less carbon dioxide than those in other states and we're set to reduce our carbon footprint on an even … (4 comments)