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KTGY's thought-leader Manny Gonzalez, AIA, LEED AP and principal will deliver his insights on Green Building - Doing it Right at the 2013 NAA Green Conference in Baltimore, MD on April 15-17, 2013.

On Feb. 26, members of the U.S. Green Building Council-North Carolina Chapter met with more than 20 NC senators and representatives during a daylong blitz to promote the economic benefits of the green building industry and energy efficiency policies.

The newly formed United States Green Building Council North Carolina Chapter is heading to the state legislature for a day of advocacy. Leaders of USGBC NC will meet with legislators on February 26 to promote green building and sustainable energy.

Just six months after being unveiled, SEM's efficiency program for new home construction already has 20 builders participating.

Six ecoHOME Qualified Homes will be on the 47th annual open house tour starting this weekend.

Southern Energy Management's new energy efficiency program for builders recognized for innovation.

GreenHippoHut.com is unique open forum exclusively for architects, engineers, designers, contractors, energy pros, and support professionals to share experience, ideas and goals of green sustainable building design and construction and e-learning.

Owners of Web Development Company, YIKES, Inc. Converts Vacant Fishtown Buildings Into Sustainable Business and Residential Properties

White Paper Helps Green Building Professionals Quickly and Easily Understand How to Use Renewable Energy to Earn LEED Points

Cimarron President Craig Morrison and Production Manager Danny Winters have obtained the NAHB Master Certified Green Professional™ designation, the highest level of certification within the NAHB Research Center National Green Building Program.

Members of USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter's Emerging Professionals encouraged to apply for Rob Eggers Memorial Scholarship. It is open to members with a degree/certifcation emphasizing environmental or sustainable applications and studies.

Epoch Homes, the leading green custom home manufacturer, partners with Hudson Valley builder, Modern Cottage, to build the first modular home to be Emerald Certified in New York State.

GreenSavers USA, a home energy efficiency company with offices in Bend and Portland, Oregon, was recently named an ENERGY STAR® Century Club Contractor by the US Department of Energy. They are one of only two contractors in OR to receive this honor

New Hire to Spearhead Sales of Green Building Product in Washington and Oregon

Calling all engineers, designers and other interested parties to enter the Green Leaf Inn Green Building Challenge.

Green Janitorial services finally have the opportunity to validate their claims and gain national recognition as one of the Greenest janitorial services in America. The sooner you start, the greater your chances of winning.

Select students from Garinger High School in Charlotte will learn about sustainable construction through a four-part green building program with the USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter, Communities In Schools and Access Services.

University of West Oahu has chosen zinc roofing double lock panels for its new permanent campus.

Denver cleantech company, RavenBrick, was named Emerging Cleantech Company of the Year by the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association. RavenBrick manufactures a smart window that can reduce building energy costs by up to 40 percent.

For an exclusive press preview on November 10th before the Grand Opening event, contact Nico Rudolph at 832.384.1210.

Starting in the $330s, the two designs – the Huxley Grande and Cormack Grande – feature two stories with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, loft, two spacious covered lanais, second floor covered balconies and a 2 car garage.

The Lord Jeffery Inn recently announced that it has been awarded LEED® Silver established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

The Spinnaker Group is named the Business of the Year in the Small Business Category

Sustainable Residences are Healthier, More Comfortable for Home Owners

KTGY's thought-leader Manny Gonzalez, AIA, LEED AP and principal will deliver his insights on Green Building - Doing it Right at the 2013 NAA Green Conference in Baltimore, MD on April 15-17, 2013.

On Feb. 26, members of the U.S. Green Building Council-North Carolina Chapter met with more than 20 NC senators and representatives during a daylong blitz to promote the economic benefits of the green building industry and energy efficiency policies.

The newly formed United States Green Building Council North Carolina Chapter is heading to the state legislature for a day of advocacy. Leaders of USGBC NC will meet with legislators on February 26 to promote green building and sustainable energy.

Two new homes developed by modern, affordable and green home building, Postgreen Homes and designed by award winning Interface Studio Architects in the East Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

Green Education Online has signed catalog distribution agreements not only in the US but now distributors who have a focus in Canada, Italy, China and South and West Africa and there is strong interest in the UK.

Xcel Energy Foundation Supports Sustainability Education in Texas with Grant to GEF

As the Middle East construction industry gains momentum though 2013, Saeed Alabbar of AESG share his thoughts on the top sustainability trends for the year

Just six months after being unveiled, SEM's efficiency program for new home construction already has 20 builders participating.

Surmount was an exhibitor at the NAVI MUMBAI & RAIGAD PROPERTY EXPO 2012, held at Nerul, Navi Mumbai from 30th November- 3rd December .

Visit the site now and discover all the reasons to model the wind to use its benefits!

Walters Group Welcomes First Residents To Green, Affordable Community

Details of Syntegra Consulting's seminar on Green building at the Big Green Home Show

Saeed Alabbar of AESG argues that improper usage of technology and focus on aesthetics and modern designs have actually made buildings in the region less efficient than before; he suggests measures that need to be taken to address this

Six ecoHOME Qualified Homes will be on the 47th annual open house tour starting this weekend.

A short summary of the UK's Standard Assessment Procedure and it's future

The founders of Grecoa.com have launched a crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo.com to raise the funds they need to build a website capable of changing how homeowners approach renovations and new construction.

Energy and sustainability consultancy firm to capitalize on growth opportunities through recruitment of top level consultants and focused expansion across the Middle East

Southern Energy Management's new energy efficiency program for builders recognized for innovation.

GreenHippoHut.com is unique open forum exclusively for architects, engineers, designers, contractors, energy pros, and support professionals to share experience, ideas and goals of green sustainable building design and construction and e-learning.

The comprehensive nine month course of study has been approved as a level 400 Mastery Program by the United States Green Building Council. Classes taught at Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.’s new sustainable headquarters in Torrance, CA

Owners of Web Development Company, YIKES, Inc. Converts Vacant Fishtown Buildings Into Sustainable Business and Residential Properties

This has been one hot and dry summer all over the country! The selection of living walls and more directly, Living Retaining Walls means that you and/or your client value the environmental service of plants covering the wall.

Queen of Green, Maria Onesto Moran adds highly-touted green building expert, Mark Wille, to her GHE team to capture growing environmentally-conscious building and remodeling market opportunities.

White Paper Helps Green Building Professionals Quickly and Easily Understand How to Use Renewable Energy to Earn LEED Points

Developers and commercial building owners are increasingly using sustainable, environmentally friendly and energy efficient practices to lower costs, and the practice is spreading to include entire communities.

Cimarron President Craig Morrison and Production Manager Danny Winters have obtained the NAHB Master Certified Green Professional™ designation, the highest level of certification within the NAHB Research Center National Green Building Program.

The award-winning firm relocates to the third floor of the "greenest" building in Raleigh, NC.

New environmentally friendly product in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Florida markets

Goals Include Modern, Open Workspace And Green Building Benefits

The Ultimate Straw Bale Building Story: New ‘An Absolute Must Read Before You Start To Build Your Eco Friendly Home – The Journey To Eco Straw House’ Book Reveals How Anyone Can turn their dream into a reality.

Trifecta Construction Solutions has been hired by Gables Residential to certify Gables Ponce, the luxury, 10-story mixed-use project in Coral Gables, Fla., a sustainable project by the FGBC.

Solar power and energy efficiency company renewing focus on homeowners, builders and small commercial clients.

Members of USGBC Charlotte Region Chapter's Emerging Professionals encouraged to apply for Rob Eggers Memorial Scholarship. It is open to members with a degree/certifcation emphasizing environmental or sustainable applications and studies.

Costa Partners introduces sustainable development to Latin American region with visit from the President of Audubon International. The visit to Las Carcavas marks the first Audubon International Signature Program member for Latin America.

Epoch Homes, the leading green custom home manufacturer, partners with Hudson Valley builder, Modern Cottage, to build the first modular home to be Emerald Certified in New York State.

Sales Manager to Grow Marketshare of New Green Building Product in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin

Sales Manager to Grow Marketshare for New Green Building Product in Key Western Region of Southern California

Sustainable Construction, a leading remodeler in Sherborn Massachussets has been awarded a 2012 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfaction.

The National Association of Home Builders has awarded Trifecta Construction Solutions Project of the Year 2012

What if a hotel or building could install cogeneration with no investment, purchase electricity at a discount and reduce their carbon footprint?

GreenSavers USA, a home energy efficiency company with offices in Bend and Portland, Oregon, was recently named an ENERGY STAR® Century Club Contractor by the US Department of Energy. They are one of only two contractors in OR to receive this honor

New Hire to Spearhead Sales of Green Building Product in Washington and Oregon

Calling all engineers, designers and other interested parties to enter the Green Leaf Inn Green Building Challenge.

The number one accredited verifier of National Green Building Standard homes in the US is one of a handful of companies named as partners of the year.

The Green Leaf Inn - the first Net Zero Energy Hotel in North America that will combine luxury with green living. The Inn will serve as a demonstration model; a living green laboratory and catalog of new technology, products, and providers.

Trifecta Construction receives first green certification for hi-rise apartment community in Florida.