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green building articles : grene building & energy efficiency - "It's So Easy, Being Green" By : Christian Jacobsen With oil and natural gas prices rocketing, stoking terror of long, cold and and expensive winters, a renewed interest in keeping heating costs under control has has been sparked. Homeowner's have an ignited passion in understanding energy saving methods. If you're in this boat, stuck in cold waters, here are some tips for energy saving tricks of the trade. green building : energy efficiency - "The New Modular Home: Chic, Eco-Friendly and Fabulous" By : John West The modern prefab and modular homes are experiencing a resurgence for many reasons. These days it seems architects and designers are eager to create new environmental-chic versions of the modular home, and these new designs offer so much versatility and and appeal that their popularity is naturally on the rise. Insulation Material Phenotherm Phenolic Foam- Superior Home & Building Insulation Material By : Zaineb. Phenotherm insulation material is a superior and more preferrable insulation for residential and commercial complexes due to its lower flammability and lower gas generation than any other polymer insulation. green building : energy efficiency - "Why Buy an Energy Efficient Home? Read this BEFORE you buy" By : The James Real Estate Group - Michael James SIMPLY PUT......TO SAVE MONEY! With natural gas and water prices on the rise, properly-sized and highly-efficient furnaces, air-conditioners, and water heaters save money every month. They also require less maintenance than standard units. Energy StarÂ® appliances use much less electricity and water than average appliances, and make a smaller dent in your family's utility budget. green building - "Residential Energy Savings and Performance Contracting:The Big Business Advantage" By : Natasha Vassallo, CEM In summary, Performance Contracts is a method used by big-business, to finance projects they would not normally have been able to finance. We have a national crisis, our economy is suffering, and homeowners are not in the position to make the most of energy retrofits, without some financial assistance. Efforts have already been made for the Public Housing Market, but what about private home owners? green building : energy efficiency - "Energy Efficiency in the Kitchen" By : A. John We tend to ignore it, but it is our kitchen which eats up most of the energy we use in our house, excluding heating. If you only follow a few of the tips mentioned below, you can easily reduce the energy consumption to a level you have never thought real without any drastic means. green building : energy efficiency - "Making the most efficient use of electricity in the home" By : Richard Fassler According to some estimates, electrical power generation accounts for approximately 40% of all carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, if the demand for electricity could be cut, major progress could be made towards reducing global warming and protecting our environment. New research has identified just how much electricity is wasted in private homes - even before they're occupied â€“ and designers of equipment are now being required to consider new approaches to delivering energy-efficient products. green building : energy efficiency - "Your Manual to an Energy Efficient Household" By : N. Pilkington There are a variety of reasons why people are interested in learning the most efficient techniques of saving energy. These reasons are most of the times related to the high amount of money they have to pay, when the monthly utilities come up. By: Nicky Pilkington green building : green building & energy efficiency - "The Energy Efficient Home" By : Adam Coyle Whether you are buying a new house or looking to save money on your current energy bills, it makes sense to assess your home's energy consumption. Energy efficiency not only helps you save money on your utility bills, it also helps the environment. green building : energy efficiency - "Energy Efficiency Lighting For Interiors And Exteriors" By : Gregg Hicks There are many different ways to accomplish energy efficiency lighting for interiors and exteriors for a home or a business. Creating energy efficient lighting in a home or business is something almost everyone can do to save both money and energy. green building: green building & energy efficiency- "Energy Efficiency 101:Getting Started At Home" By : Blair Stephens With gas and oil prices on the rise, many people are talking about energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources in the home. Some people automatically assume that making their home more energy efficient is going to cost a lot of money up front, but in reality that's not the case. The first step in making your home more energy efficient is.... By: Blair Stephens green building : energy efficiency - "Make Homes More Energy Efficient While Remodeling" By : Stacey Moore According to the National Association of Homebuilders, Americans spent approximately $215 billion remodeling their homes in 2005. So if you're planning to renovate, you may want to remember one point: It can pay to make your home more energy efficient while you remodel. By: Stacey Moore green building: green building & energy efficiency- "Energy Efficiency Tips for Condos & Apartments" By : Kinan Beck "It happened again. I got my combined gas-and-electric bill and had absolutely no idea how it could possibly cost so much. My roommates and I sat down and looked over the bill and we really aren't sure quite how we're going to cover the cost. green building: green building & energy efficiency- "Top 10 Tips For Making A Home Energy Efficient" By : Real Estate Advisor Today?s home buyers increasingly prefer energy efficient homes and condos. An energy efficient home or condo not only contributes toward cutting your utility bill, but can also increase the value of your property. green building : green building & energy efficiency - "Energy Efficient Home Improvements " By : Barbara Williams Rising energy costs affect every homeowner. If you are planning a home improvement project, it's important to look at ways to incorporate energy efficient changes as well as merely cosmetic ones. The money you invest today can quickly pay for itself with savings on monthly utility costs, and on your mortgage as well. By: Barbara Williams green building : energy efficiency - "As Fuel Prices Go Up ENERGY STAR Improvements Pay Off" By : Carl Johnson ENERGY STAR! You see this label on most every appliance and electronic item you buy, from refrigerators to computer monitors. Items with this label meet standards for energy efficiency set by the Environmental Protection Agency. By: Carl Johnson green building: green building & energy efficiency- "Rebuilding After Katrina: Smart Energy Choices" By : Lisa Surprenant Energy efficiency has been part of the American lexicon since 1978 when the Energy Policy Act was first enacted. Since then, energy efficient homes and increased use of renewable energy resources have become the norm in states like New York and California. By: Lisa Surprenant green building : energy efficiency - "Seven Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Star Homes" By : Rick David What is an Energy Star? Home? By: Rick David green building : energy efficiency - "The biggest trend in the building industry in Australia" By : Libe Chacos Resistance to energy efficient homes: The move towards mandatory energy efficiency in new homes has always been met with some resistance. For some reason the move to 5-star energy rated homes is thought as insurmountable as the old 4 minute mile. By: Libe Chacos energy efficiency - "Building science:the next generation of home improvement and new construction" By : Helen Perrine In a landmark survey by Cahners Residential Group in 2004, ninety-one percent of homebuyers said that energy-efficient features in a home were extremely or very important to them. By: Helen Perrine green building : green building & energy efficiency - "Make Your Home More Energy Efficient" By : ICI Homes Take advantage of these important tips that will help save you money and make your homes energy efficient! green building : green build & energy efficiency- "Building Long-term Energy Savings Into Your Home" By : Silvester Thompson While new homes are 100 percent more energy efficient today than those built three decades ago, most people are not familiar with how to actually design energy savings into the infrastructure of their home. By: Silvester Thompson green building : green building & energy efficiency - "Building the Future" By : B. San Diego Imagine if all new buildings are planned, constructed and operated to use no external sources of power, with each having its own onsite power generation incorporating renewable energy sources and very energy-efficient building materials, design and equipment. By: Boyette San Diego green building : energy efficiency - "Green Building - A Green Approach to Construction" By : T. Verte As the world changes, we are starting to give some thought to the impact we as a society are making on the world. One development from this is the concept of green building. green building : green buiding & energy efficiency - "Real Estate & Building Green Homes" By : Jill Page The housing market is beginning to show that consumers want "energy efficiency in their homes, indoor air quality and lower energy bills" (Listing Service Will Note Green Homes, 2006). Unlike what many people may think, it is not a only a small group of radical consumers that are demanding these features, but mainstream buyers as well. By: Jill Page green building : green building & energy efficiency - "An Overview Of Energy Efficiency" By : James Cooper While we often think of energy efficiency as the way to save our environment, we also often consider it a costly endeavor. Did you realize, however, that your homes energy bill might be reduced by up to 30 percent through energy-efficiency that includes the purchase or energy efficient appliances and other products? In other words, you can save yourself money while you do your part to save the planet. green building : green building & energy efficiency - "How To Be More Energy Efficient" By : James Cooper We hear so much about energy efficiency nowadays. Energy efficiency is about saving our environment and saving our money. How we got about practicing energy efficiency isnt always as clear, though. Here, there, are the most frequently asked questions about energy efficiency, and their answers. green building : energy efficiency- "Consider Energy Efficiency When Buying A New Home" By : Stacey Moore By spending one day in the attic, many homeowners may improve their energy efficiency, lessen their environmental footprint and increase the salability of their home. A new survey reveals Americans still have leverage when it comes to selling their homes. According to the survey, 96 percent of homebuyers consider..... green building : green building & energy efficiency - "Energy Efficiency In Homes" By : Scott Baxter Over the period of a year there are quite a number of bills associated with a home. One of the most expensive of these bills usually turns out to be the energy bills. However, this is one bill that can be fairly easy to reduce if you know where to start looking for spots where energy is being wasted green building : green building & energy efficiency - "Real Estate & Building Green Homes" By : Jill Page The housing market is beginning to show that consumers want "energy efficiency in their homes, indoor air quality and lower energy bills" (Listing Service Will Note Green Homes, 2006). Unlike what many people may think, it is not a only a small group of radical consumers that are demanding these features, but mainstream buyers as well. green building : energy efficiency - "Green House Floor Plan \| Build An Energy Efficient Home" By : Rebecca Welch When planning your new house, an energy efficient green house floor plan would be an excellent alternative to a traditional stick built home. One important thing to consider is the orientation of your home on the property. One way to gain energy savings is to situate the house toward the northwest and use fewer openings and heavier walls on that side. green building : energy efficiency - "Improve Energy Efficiency in Houses by Using Wooden Windows" By : Kelly Parker It is recognized by the government that we need to become an energy aware society. To this end legislation is being planned to encourage architects and builders to consider energy efficiency in their designs in future. By: Kelly Parker green building : energy efficiency - "7 Tips to Improve the Energy-Efficiency of Your Home" By : Fakhrul Anuar Did you know that a large portion of the energy you paid for your house is wasted than used? Did you realize that, if we can only sum up all the wastes of every household and divert this somewhere else; we can power the rest of the world living in darkness. By: Fakhrul Anuar green building : green building & energy efficiency - "Building an Energy Efficient Home" By : Ricky Domalewska The next big problem that's going to hit people is the cost of energy. It is already skyrocketing and burdening our wallets. However, the idea of energy efficient home comes as a rescuer in this regard. By: Ricky Domalewska green building : energy efficiency - "Improve Energy Efficiency in Houses by Using Wooden Windows" By : Kelly Parker It is recognized by the government that we need to become an energy aware society. To this end legislation is being planned to encourage architects and builders to consider energy efficiency in their designs in future. By: Kelly Parker green building : green building & energy efficiency - "Design for Value and Energy Efficiency" By : Roselind Hejl Are you are preparing your home for sale, planning to remodel, or shopping for a home to re-do? Use these design ideas to help you make the choices that contribute the most value and energy efficiency for the money. By: Roselind Hejl green building : green building & energy efficiency - "Energy-Efficient Home Definition" By : Energy Efficient Homes Team™ Energy efficiency is the minimum expenditure of energy needed ..... By: Energy Efficient Home Team? green building : energy efficiency - "Middlesex County Commercial Real Estate Investments" By : Santo Del Monico Community leaders in Cromwell, Connecticut have long focused on the development of its industrial and commercial interests as a priority. They know the importance of keeping the proper balance and perspective of job creation, commercial development in tune with modern residential community development thus maintaining the famous Cromwell lifestyle. By: Santo Del Monico green building & energy efficiency : "The next generation of home improvement and new construction" By : Helen Perrine In a landmark survey by Cahners Residential Group in 2004, ninety-one percent of homebuyers said that energy-efficient features in a home were extremely or very important to them. By: Helen Perrine green building: "Building Habitat homes with concrete:Natural choice for building energy-efficient" By : Joe Nasvik Affordable homes built by Habitat for Humanity now exist in over 80 countries. In the United States there are 1600 regional Habitat offices (referred to as "affiliates"), with the top 200 affiliates building five or more homes each year. Their goal is to build... By: Joe Nasvik green building : green building & energy efficiency - "Old House? New House? Weighing Your Options" By : Neda Dabestani-Ryba Maybe it has something to do with a childhood home we fondly remember. Many of us long for old homes built with solid construction, quality craftsmanship and beautiful details. We wax poetic and wistfully recall the hand carvings, plaster walls and eyebrow dormers of homes we?ve known. By: Neda Dabestani-Ryba green building : energy efficiency - "Why Your Florida Home Should Be A Poured Solid Concrete Home" By : Tom Beaty There are advantage of buying or building a concrete home, there are many other benefits to building with concrete, and especially steel reinforced, poured concrete, that the average Florida home buyer may not be aware of. Solid concrete home are able to withstand hurricane and tornado force winds, are resistant to heat, fire, water damage, wood rot and insect infestation. green building : green building & energy efficiency - "Your Manual to an Energy Efficient Household" By : Nicky Pilkington There are a variety of reasons why people are interested in learning the most efficient techniques of saving energy. These reasons are most of the times related to the high amount of money they have to pay, when the monthly utilities come up. By: Nicky Pilkington