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A new investment idea! A home energy retrofit…..
How about that idea…… ditch the stock and invest in your home! Energy efficiency is becoming more and more important for homeowners in Dallas. So it comes as no surprise that people all over the country are finding that an investment in their home is the best decision they can make. So how about investing [...]
Energy Efficient Homes – Super energy efficient Swiss Design wins 2010 PassivHaus Award
And another big announcement in the award circle this month – this one in the category for energy efficient homes. A home built by Swiss architect Peter Schuerch, principal of firm Halle58 won the 2010 PassivHaus award. Built in Bern, Switzerland, the home is a stunning example of how proper design and siting can overcome [...]
Was your house built before 1978? Then you should read this……
Was your home built prior to 1978? In Dallas, TX over 70% of existing homes were built prior to 1978. So why is that date so important you ask? Well…. 1978 was the year lead was banned as a substance to be used in paints and finishes. Prior to that, lead was used heavily in [...]
Busted by the Expert: 3 Green Building Myths!
In celebration of #EarthDay I thought it was in order to write about some of the myths that still exist about green building. As a custom builder and remodeler of energy-efficient and healthy, so called "green" homes, clients always ask…
Are green homes or remodeling projects more expensive?
The short answer is: NO! They can be, but [...]
A “sneak peak” into the upcoming Green Built Texas Existing Homes Program
As some of you have probably read in my last article about the Texas Green Building Summit, Phil Crone, Director of Green Building Programs for the HBA of Dallas announced the ALL NEW GBT-EH certification program at the show. This is exiting news for homeowners and remodelers alike, since it is one of the first [...]
What is “Green Built Texas?”
As a member of the Dallas Green Building Alliance I feel it is necessary to let consumers know what green building programs are in our area. Green Built Texas has been a valuable resource to the green community for some time now. All members of the Dallas Green Building Alliance are members of Green Built [...]
It’s not easy being Green or Is it??
KERMIT THE FROG: “It’s not easy being Green”.
Or is it? There is a lot in the news lately about whether this whole Green Movement is based on a hoax or not. My take on that as far as Green Building goes is, “What does it matter?” Sustainable development makes sense all the time, not just [...]
Texas Green Building Summit shows growing public interest
This last Tuesday, I was attending the Texas Green Building Summit at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Dallas. Last years’ event was host to about 700 attendees from all over the DFW Metroplex – Architects, Engineers, Building Officials and people otherwise connected to the green building industry. According to officials, this years’ event had over [...]
Boom or Bust: Green Building Faces a Bonding Crisis
Green building is booming. Energy Star homes and LEED-certified building projects are gaining a greater foothold in communities across the country.
But the movement might stall before it truly gets off the ground unless developers, elected officials and the surety industry can find some common ground.
The problem lies with performance bonds. These are essential risk-mitigation tools [...]
Zero Tolerance: No Energy Bills Allowed
Last month the DGBA had an opportunity to view the future standard of building performance at the TimberCreek Zero Energy House in Lewisville. As part of the Department of Energy’s Building America Program, public tours were given to inspire change in residential building practices. This open house has attracted 1,000’s of industry professionals and homeowners to see a [...]
