LEED for Homes US Green Building Council

11/02/2015

Worth checking out: What not to miss at Greenbuild: Residential on www.usgbc.org

05/06/2013

Hey Homes followers! Please like us at U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) We're merging LEED for Homes into our USGBC account, but will still include tons of great homes-specific info and announcements. Thank you!

04/02/2013

"McGuyer Homebuilders Inc. (MHI), a leading production homebuilder in Texas, will pursue LEED for Homes certification for all houses built under its Wilshire Homes brand in the San Antonio market." http://bit.ly/16fFNGB

02/12/2013

Tuesday tip: Looking for a HERS auditor? Via http://greenhomeguide.com/askapro/question/how-where-do-i-find-a-hers-auditor

Answered by Sean Lintow Sr: There are approximately 2,500 energy auditors and raters across the U.S listed in GreenHomeGuide's Find a Pro section. And here a...

02/07/2013

Have a LEED for Homes project in Philadelphia to share? The call for 2013 Greenbuild tours is open!

Want to feature your Philadelphia green building or sustainability initiative at Greenbuild? The call for 2013 tour submissions is open! Submit your project by March 1: http://dvgbc.org/2013Tours

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02/05/2013

Remodeling tips from U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) & American Society of Interior Designers/ASID ’s REGREEN Residential Remodeling Program: http://www.regreenprogram.org/case-studies/remodel-project-kitchen

Green materials choices for cabinetry, countertops, finsihes, and flooring are all available, and replacing older energy-hogging appliances and fixtures with newer, more efficient models can significantly reduce utility bills. There are also opportunities for making plumbing runs shorter, which can…

01/31/2013

Take a video tour! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT4EFN8K5U0

L.J. Kellam Construction, LLC is the first builder on Virginia's Eastern Shore to achieve the Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) C...

01/30/2013

LEED for Homes in the News: Habitat for Humanity and Active Energies on Good Morning Vail talking about their LEED certified Fox Hallow project in Colorado.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or805B7VlhM

01/29/2013

Tips to green your kitchen via GreenHomeGuide http://greenhomeguide.com/know-how/article/10-ways-to-make-your-kitchen-more-resource-efficient

Windows and skylights are the most energy-efficient method of clearing vapors and indoor air toxins from your kitchen. With enough openings, placed for cross and stack ventilation, you can run your exhaust fan only to evacuate the heaviest cooking odors.

01/24/2013

Green Rater Training at 2013 RESNET Conference 2/25-26 in Orlando, FL. Register here: http://homes401greenratertraining.eventbrite.com/

Homes 401: Green Rater Training will be held pre-conference on Monday and Tuesday, 2/25-2/26. The training begins at 8AM and wraps up at 5PM both days. The two-part LEED for Homes Green Rater Training is designed to prepare qualified participants to provide verification services on LEED for Home...

01/22/2013

How to make your home more energy-efficient via GreenHomeGuide http://greenhomeguide.com/know-how/article/4-ways-to-make-your-home-more-energy-efficient-with-occupancy-vacancy-sensors

One of the easiest ways to save energy in your home is to install an occupancy /vacancy sensor. Occupancy/vacancy sensors automatically turn lights on when you enter a room and off when you leave. A vacancy-only sensor also turns lights off when you leave a room—but you need to manually turn the lig...

01/18/2013

50,000 people are homeless in L.A. County on any given night. Read about how non-profit Step Up on Second, President Bill Clinton & Kobe Bryant are working for change with the opening of a LEED Platinum housing facility in Hollywood: http://bit.ly/13Eah5I

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