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green building

Toss the timber–New book shows you how

by whatworks on January 27, 2010

The Complete Guide to Alternative Home Building Materials & Methods by Jon Nunan breaks down the basics of the off-grid home.

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Best options for ‘green’ gutters

by whatworks on April 29, 2009

If you need to replace the gutters on your home, there are lots of choices, and opportunities, for going green.

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Green pre-fab home part of museum exhibit in Chicago, and Anne Rashford answers questions in this video

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USGBC launches LEED v3

by whatworks on April 25, 2009

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launches its new LEED v3 certification program.

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New LEED credits released in April 2009 encourage that specific regional environmental priorities be addressed when it comes to the design, construction and operations of buildings in different geographic locations.

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Living roof video shows how they work

by whatworks on April 20, 2009

This video showcases the green roof construction at Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas

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Waterfree urinals have been gaining in popularity due to their ability to reduce water consumption by 100 percent while improving restroom hygiene and reducing operating costs.

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