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Use of home-energy rating index grows

HERS Index allows more latitude for recognizing reductions in energy consumption by Tristan Korthals Altes

Mandate passive survivability in building codes

Passive survivability is a life-safety issue. How long could you live in your house without power or fuel?by Alex Wilson

Understanding LEED-H Scorecards

Reports from three case studies outline what it takes to achieve LEED for Home's silver, gold, and platinum ratingsby Sean Groom

Making the Green-Building Dean's ListOnline Membership Required

LEED for Homes is a new, comprehensive national certification program for green, energy-efficient homes. Builders who’ve tried it like it, but will it change the way houses are built?by Sean Groom

Tax Credits for Historic Buildings

Federal and state incentive programs make rehabilitating durable old buildings cost-effectiveby John K. Grosvenor

A national green-building standard is on the way

by Lynn Underwood

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