Author: LEED Blogger
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Average Building Size Grows in the U.S.
Largest floor space increases found in healthcare, retail sectors. More…
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Earth Sheltered Home Fit For Hobbits and Men
Earth sheltered homes are a prime example of sustainable living and this is one of the best I’ve seen. As seen on Living Big In A Tiny House, the so-called Underhill, is an impressive and unique earth-sheltered home that was constructed by Graham Hannah in Waikato, New Zealand. Underhill is built into a hillside, hence…
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Summer Vacation Home Made from Recycled Materials
Architect Leo Qvarsebo from Sweden recently built a family vacation home by mainly using recycled materials. The cabin is a modern reincarnation of the traditional A-frame cabin, and the architect likes to think of it as a “treehouse for adults.” And there’s certainly no denying that it’s a lot of fun. The cabin was built…
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Atlanta Mandates Energy Benchmarking
New efficiency measures will affect over 2,000 buildings. More…
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Roof Management from Birth to Death
Three steps to extend roof life. More…