Quality
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The Buy-in Problem
From code compliance to Passive House certification, getting good work from contractors is hard
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Making Green Mainstream
On Wednesday, December 30, 2009, the New York Times headline read “New Slip in Housing Prices Undercuts Fragile Optimism.” As disappointing as that may sound, I think that it is…
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Does Green Building Cost More?
Green Building is Better Building, and Better Building is More Expensive. Learning curve certification and better construction details may come at a premium, but the cost will flatten out. The…
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Do Green Houses Cost More to Build Than Regular Houses?
Green is often less expensive when all things are considered Sustainable building often seems more expensive than conventional building. Many of the building materials that make houses more durable and…