Green Homes News
April 13, 2015
If you’re new to home building and residential architecture, you’re probably not familiar with too many urban planning regulations, which may determine, whether or not you can build your shipping container home, on that vacant lot you’ve been fantasizing about… Let’s simplify it, so we can all get a handle on this matter.
September 16, 2014
As of August 2014, approximately 2,700 homes had achieved Platinum Level certification, the highest recognition granted within the LEED for Homes rating system.
September 16, 2014
Apartments with utilities included use significantly more energy than those where tenants pay their own utilities. This is especially bad news for New York City.
June 26, 2014
You can prevent a draft from your fireplace and save energy and money by installing a fireplace plug, cover or door.
June 26, 2014
Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York unveiled his plan for the first $1.7 billion of Hurricane Sandy recovery funding, which includes green building and energy efficiency requirements for rebuilding homes.
June 26, 2014
In New York, green apartments are becoming more popular, but they can be difficult to find. You can use Eco Brokers, the LEED database, and other tools to find an eco-friendly rental.
