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Building Energy 13: Old Hippies Conspire to Save the World
After a visit to the annual conference and trade show of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, editor-at-large Kevin Ireton reports on the business of energy-efficient home building, deep-energy retrofits, and more
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A Conversation with Tedd Benson About the Road from Fine Carpenter to Fine Businessman
2 commentsTedd Benson, one of the most celebrated homebuilders in America, has been a leader in reintroducing the art of timber framing, and has continued to develop it using modern technology to create structures of lasting beauty and high efficiency. He also built a successful business, stalwart enough to sail through the Great Recession and expand. I recently had the opportunity talk with Tedd Benson and learn about his background, his business, and his plans for the future.
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Self-Taught MBA: Are You Ready for Building Information Modeling?
4 commentsBuilding information modeling (BIM) is the next evolution of CAD, involving the five-dimensional generation and management of digital plans. This post, written by my colleague Kristin Dispenza, introduces a new product specifically for small firms.
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Self Taught MBA: Strategic Planning, Part 2 - The ABCs of Strategic Planning
2 commentsIt's more critical than ever to have a plan of how you will deal with this tough economy. Strategic planning focuses on redefining high-level priorities and setting a course for the year ahead.
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The Self Taught MBA: Business and Strategic Planning, Part 1 - Best Laid Plans
4 commentsYou may not have started your business with a formal plan, but writing one now may help you achieve your goals--now that you're old enough to think ahead!
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The Self Taught MBA: David Gerstel on Running a Successful Construction Company
5 commentsYou Don’t Have to Run Your Business by the Seat of your Pants
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CT Zero Energy Challenge Announces 2010-11 Winners
1 commentPrizes honor projects for energy efficiency, affordability, and low projected operating costs
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CT Zero Energy Challenge Announces 2010-11 Winners
2 commentsZEC prizes honor projects for energy efficiency, affordability, and low projected operating costs
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Canada's Solar and NZE Power Play
A solar simulator and a research initiative at Concordia University in Montreal focus on solar energy applications and strategies for bringing building performance to net zero energy
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Opportunity Accompanies Objections to Green Habitat Project
2 commentsNeighbors have stalled a 35-unit subdivision of energy efficient dwellings, but the delay gives a Habitat chapter time to refine its green building technique
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Seattle Homeowners Build an Affordable Net-Zero-Energy House
4 commentsOne couple’s quest for energy efficiency leads them to a relatively low-cost approach to design and construction
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Japan's Emerging Smart-Town Boom
1 commentCorporations partner on development of large communities whose top priorities include energy efficiency, renewables, and energy storage
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Tackling PV's Administrative Challenges
The DOE names contestants in a competition intended to make permitting and financing for photovoltaic systems quicker and cheaper
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Russia's First "Active House" Gets a Test Drive
A Danish solar-panel company teams up with a Russian developer to build a home designed to showcase net-zero-energy performance
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Energy Star Homes' Big Builder List
Hundreds of builders have committed to meeting energy efficiency standards set by of Energy Star Homes Version 3, which takes effect beginning January 1
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Survey: Americans Taking Half-Measures on Energy Upgrades
2 commentsThere’s still a disconnect between Americans’ awareness of energy efficiency benefits and the “magic number” of actions they need to take to significantly reduce their utility bills
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A Senate Bill That Values Energy Efficiency
Proposed legislation would require home appraisals to reflect expected energy costs, allow homeowners to recover investments in upgrades, and even create jobs in the retrofit and construction sectors
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A Step Toward Fairer Energy-Efficient-Home Valuations
2 commentsAn appraisal form newly introduced by the Appraisal Institute aims to standardize analysis and reporting of energy efficiency features
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Green Jobs' Growing Share of Construction
1 commentA McGraw-Hill Construction study indicates green jobs comprise about one third of the design-and-construction workforce
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D.R. Horton Division to Market Its HERS Index Scores
Another production builder commits to using the HERS Index to tout the energy efficiency of its homes
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
