2012 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard™ Now Available
National Association of Home Builders (press release)
The NGBS provides practices for the design and construction of all types of green residential buildings, renovations, and land developments. The green aspects of the NGBS include lot design, preparation and development; resource, energy and water …

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Construction underway for Green Bear residential scheme in Alabama
World Interior Design Network
Featuring downtown Tuscaloosa's best features and amenities, the residential scheme will provide an array of amenities like on-site parking, a residents-only clubroom with state-of-the-art technology, a lush pocket park with water features, and on-site …

Green buildings a growing trend in Bangalore
Times of India
Part of the Confederation of Indian Industries, IGBC Green Homes is the first rating programme developed exclusively for the residential sector. It is designed to rate new residential buildings — individual homes, high-rise apartments, gated …

World of Concrete 2013 Announces Increased Attendance at Las Vegas Show
Houston Chronicle
Hanley Wood, LLC is the premier media, information and marketing services company serving the residential, commercial design and construction industries. Through its operating … The company also is North America's leading publisher of home plans.

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Casa Verde Ultimate green house up for sale
Tampa Bay Newspapers
But there is nothing “normal” about the 4,300-square-foot house that is for sale for $1.5 million. The house, located at 116 Wall St., was designed and built by owner Louis Sanchez who describes it as “a one-of-a-kind contemporary home without …