Posts with tag Green Construction

Will Rising Price of Oil Help Sell Green Homes?

What does the revolt in Libya have to do with green home design? Well, now that the price of oil has spiked to over $100 a barrel, energy-efficient green homes are looking better and better. One reason is that the price of heating oil, the main source of heat for more than 8 million U.S. homes, moves in tandem with... Continue Reading »

Green Homes: Which Is the Greenest of Them All?

Green homes are hot commodity these days, especially as concerns over global warming mount. But eco-friendly means something different to different people. Sally Deneen of our sister site, WalletPop.com, reports on the controversy. Steven Glenn of Santa Monica lives in "the greenest house on the planet," BusinessWeek... Continue Reading »

Connecticut Green Building Runs on Giant Fuel Cell

Big and green don't usually work together when building an eco-friendly apartment building. That's why 360 State Street in New Haven, Conn., is grabbing some headlines. When done right, high-density urban development is actually greener than suburban sprawl. Indeed, the multi-use property at 360 is something of a pioneer... Continue Reading »

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